Traumatic night for former Saints starBednarek and his family were reportedly left shaken after coming face-to-face with a burglar inside their home on Friday evening. The 30-year-old, who currently plays for Portuguese giants Porto, returned to his residence at approximately 9:30pm to discover the ongoing to reports from Portuguese outlet Burglary follows title triumphThe incident has cast a dark shadow over what should have been a celebratory week for the Polish international. Only last weekend, Bednarek was the hero for Porto, scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Alverca that secured the club's first league title in four , his wife and their young daughter had been attending an art exhibition earlier in the evening before returning to the terrifying scene. Fans have since flooded the player's social media channels with messages of support as the local authorities begin their investigation into the armed on the pitch in PortugalSince ending his eight-year association with Southampton following their relegation from the Premier League last summer, Bednarek has become a vital component of the Porto backline. He has made 48 appearances in all competitions this season, forming a formidable partnership with fellow countryman and former Arsenal man The defensive duo has been a revelation under the guidance of coach Francesco Farioli and club president Andre Villas-Boas. Porto have conceded just 15 goals in 32 domestic matches this term Wagner Pina Jersey, losing only once on their way to the championship. Farioli spoke emotionally after the title-clinching win: "It's very emotional, I'm very happy for everyone. For this group, for the group of people who work here, for Jorge Costa, for the president, for the people who are here. Everyone deserved a title like this after a long time without one."International disappointment adds to difficult weekWhile Bednarek has enjoyed silverware at club level Portugal National Team Pro Shop, his summer will not involve a trip to the World Cup. Poland failed to qualify for the expanded 48-team tournament set to be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada after a heartbreaking play-off national team were beaten 3-2 by Sweden in their crucial qualifying fixture, with Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres netting a dramatic late winner to end Bednarek's hopes of competing on the global stage. The defender will now likely use the off-season to recover from both the physical and mental toll of Friday's traumatic events at home.