Nacional Madeira 1-2 Arouca final score - 20 September 2025, Liga Portugal

Nacional awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Arouca in their own half.

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Nacional in their own half.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Nacional close to the penalty box.

Throw-in for Nacional close to the penalty box.

Throw-in high up the field for Nacional in Funchal.

Joao Goncalves awards Arouca a goal kick.

Nacional drive forward but Jesus . Ramirez is judged offside.

At Estadio da Madeira, Jesus . Ramirez has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Nacional in their own half.

Free kick for Arouca in their own half.

Arouca have a goal kick.

Nacional's Paulinho Boia gets his shot away but it misses the target.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Funchal.

Goal! The away team take a 1-2 lead through Espen Van Ee. Great play from Barbero to set up the goal.

Tiago Margarido (Nacional) is making a third substitution, with Filipe Soares replacing Leo Santos.

Nacional's Jesus . Ramirez is whistled for offside at Estadio da Madeira.

Goal kick for Arouca at Estadio da Madeira.

In Funchal Nacional attack through Liziero. The finish is off target, however.

He's off! Jose Fontán is shown a second yellow card.

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Nacional just outside Arouca's area.

Nacional's Lucas Oliveira de Franca looks ok and returns to the pitch.

The away team replace Taichi Fukui with Espen Van Ee.

Miguel Puche Garcia is on a sub for Nais Djouahra for Arouca.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Lucas Oliveira de Franca for Nacional who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Nacional make their second substitution with Ulisses replacing Chiheb Labidi.

In Funchal Nacional's Jesus . Ramirez is caught offside.

Arouca pushes forward through David Simao, whose finish on goal is saved.

Nacional are down to 10 men after Matheus Dias has been shown a red card.

Free kick in a good position for Arouca!

Arouca awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

The home team replace Pablo Ruan Messias Cardozo with Witiness Quembo.

Ball goes out of play for a Nacional goal kick.

Arouca's Pablo Gozalbez breaks free at Estadio da Madeira. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Free kick for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

Can Nacional get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arouca's half?

Throw-in for Arouca in their own half.

Boris Popovic equalizes with a header to make it 1-1. That's a fine assist from David Simao.

Corner awarded to Arouca.

Brian Mansilla is on a sub for Dylan Nandin for Arouca.

Barbero is replacing Alfonso Trezza for the away team.

Jesus . Ramirez for the home team is judged to be offside.

In Funchal a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Ball goes out of play for a Nacional goal kick.

Alfonso Trezza of Arouca gets in a strike, but is off target.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Jesus . Ramirez nets and Nacional now lead 1-0. The goal came from the penalty spot.

Arouca have been awarded a corner by Joao Goncalves.

Corner awarded to Arouca.

Arouca have been awarded a corner by Joao Goncalves.

The away team have replaced Hyun-ju Lee with Pablo Gozalbez. This is the first substitution made today by Vasco Seabra.

Nacional will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Arouca.

Can Arouca capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nacional's half?

Arouca have a goal kick.

Nacional's Paulinho Boia gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Joao Goncalves signals a throw-in for Nacional, close to Arouca's area.

Corner awarded to Nacional.

Nacional drives forward and Joao Aurelio gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Jose Fontán for Arouca has been booked by Joao Goncalves and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick for Nacional in their own half.

Great shot from Arouca's Dylan Nandin but he is denied by the crossbar.

Nacional awarded a free kick in their own half.

Arouca awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick Nacional.

Joao Goncalves awards Arouca a goal kick.

Pablo Ruan Messias Cardozo for Nacional gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Nacional are in shooting range from this free kick.

Nacional to take a throw-in in Arouca territory.

Joao Valido has recovered and rejoins the match in Funchal.

David Simao is back on the pitch.

Attention is being given to Arouca’s Joao Valido and play has been suspended briefly.

Throw-in for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

Throw-in for Arouca at Estadio da Madeira.

Joao Goncalves signals a Nacional throw-in in Arouca's half.

Goal kick for Arouca at Estadio da Madeira.

Ze Vitor of Nacional gets in a strike, but is off target.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Funchal to check on David Simao, who is grimacing with pain.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Can Nacional get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arouca's half?

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Nacional in their own half.

Free kick for Arouca in their own half.

The first half has been concluded at Estadio da Madeira.

Arouca to take a throw-in in Nacional territory.

Throw-in for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

Arouca have been awarded a corner by Joao Goncalves.

Throw-in Arouca.

Nacional awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Funchal.

Nacional are coming forward and Pablo Ruan Messias Cardozo gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Can Nacional get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arouca's half?

Nacional have a goal kick.

Arouca's Nais Djouahra misses with an attempt on goal.

Nacional have been awarded a corner by Joao Goncalves.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Arouca to take a throw-in in Nacional territory.

Joao Valido returns to the field for Arouca after picking up a slight injury.

Joao Valido is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Nacional's Chiheb Labidi is on target but unsuccessful.

Nacional's Pablo Ruan Messias Cardozo gets in a shot on goal at Estadio da Madeira. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Nacional.

Pablo Ruan Messias Cardozo (Nacional) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Arouca defenders.

Joao Goncalves awards Arouca a goal kick.

Ball safe as Nacional is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Joao Goncalves awards the home team a throw-in.

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Arouca in their own half.

Joao Goncalves awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Arouca goal kick.

Nacional are pushing forward but Chiheb Labidi's finish is wide of the goal.

Joao Goncalves signals a Nacional throw-in in Arouca's half.

Arouca needs to be cautious. Nacional have an attacking throw-in.

Ball safe as Arouca is awarded a throw-in in their half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Funchal.

Arouca to take a throw-in in Nacional territory.

Nacional's Leo Santos has run offside.

Free kick for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

Throw-in Nacional.

Throw-in for Arouca in their own half.

Can Nacional get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arouca's half?

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Arouca at Estadio da Madeira.

Throw-in for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

Goal kick for Nacional at Estadio da Madeira.

Arouca awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Nacional awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in Nacional.

Ball safe as Arouca is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Nacional are whistled for offside.

Joao Goncalves signals a Nacional throw-in in Arouca's half.

Throw-in for Nacional at Estadio da Madeira.

Can Arouca get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nacional's half?

Throw-in for Nacional in their own half.

Nacional are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Nacional.

Joao Goncalves signals a Nacional throw-in in Arouca's half.

Throw-in for Nacional in the half of Arouca.

Liziero is booked for the home team.

Joao Goncalves signals a free kick to Arouca in their own half.

Joao Goncalves awards Nacional a penalty but Jesus . Ramirez misses from 12 yards.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Arouca in their own half.

Nacional awarded a free kick in their own half.

Arouca to take a throw-in in Nacional territory.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Liga Portugal.

Nacional da Madeira scores 1.22 goals when playing at home and FC Arouca scores 1.33 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Nacional da Madeira and FC Arouca is 1.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Nacional da Madeira and FC Arouca is 2.2.

Nacional da Madeira scores 1 goals in a match against FC Arouca and FC Arouca scores 1.2 goals against Nacional da Madeira (on average).

Nacional da Madeira have won just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against FC Arouca.

FC Arouca have lost just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Nacional da Madeira.

In the last 5 meetings Nacional da Madeira won 1, FC Arouca won 2, 2 draws.

FC Arouca have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Nacional da Madeira (in all competitions).

FC Arouca's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Nacional da Madeira's.

In Liga Portugal, FC Arouca has better performance than Nacional da Madeira.

When FC Arouca is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Nacional da Madeira is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When FC Arouca leads 0-1 away, they win in 55% of their matches.

When Nacional da Madeira leads 1-0 at home, they win in 85% of their matches.

On their last meeting FC Arouca won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was FC Arouca.

Nacional da Madeira wins 20% of halftimes, FC Arouca wins 31%.

Nacional da Madeira wins 1st half in 20% of their matches, FC Arouca in 31% of their matches.

FC Arouca have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.

FC Arouca haven't won any of their last 6 away matches.

Nacional da Madeira have played 6 home matches in a row without winning.

Last season FC Arouca won both games against Nacional da Madeira (1-0 at home and 2-1 away).

Nacional da Madeira's last home win against FC Arouca was in 2014.

During the last 13 meetings, Nacional da Madeira have won 2 times, there have been 5 draws while FC Arouca have won 6 times.

During the last 6 meetings with Nacional da Madeira playing at home, Nacional da Madeira have won 1 times, there have been 3 draws while FC Arouca have won 2 times.

The most common result of matches between Nacional da Madeira and FC Arouca is 0-1. 3 matches have ended with this result.