Nacional Madeira 1-2 Arouca
Updated
Arouca won: Nacional Madeira 1-2 Arouca in the Liga Portugal (Round 6) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at Estádio da Madeira, Funchal (Ilha da Madeira). Nacional Madeira goals: Jesus Ramirez 66' (pen). Arouca goals: Boris Popovic 74', Espen van Ee 89'. Sent off: Matheus Dias (80'), Jose Fontán (85'), Tiago Margarido (89'). Expected goals: 2.70-1.22. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Joao Valido (8.9).
Match report
Arouca beat Nacional Madeira 2-1
Arouca came from behind to beat Nacional Madeira 2-1 away from home at Estádio da Madeira on Saturday 20 September in Liga Portugal.
Jesus Ramirez put Nacional Madeira ahead from the penalty spot on 66' (1-0), Boris Popovic levelled for Arouca on 74' (1-1) and Espen van Ee restored Arouca's lead on 89' (1-2).
Espen van Ee's 89' strike proved decisive.
Matheus Dias (Nacional Madeira) was sent off on 80', Jose Fontán (Arouca) was sent off on 85' and Tiago Margarido (Nacional Madeira) was sent off on 89'.
Nacional Madeira had 58% of the ball, shots were 15-10 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.70-1.22. Nacional Madeira created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Joao Valido (Arouca) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 1,529. Referee: João António Ferreira Gonçalves.
Match stats
| Nacional Madeira | Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 273 (78%) | 182 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Nacional Madeira (4-3-3): Lucas Franca, Joao Aurélio, Leonardo Santos, Ze Vitor, Jose Gomes, Chiheb Labidi, Matheus Dias, Liziero, Paulinho Boia, Jesus Ramirez, Pablo Ruan
Arouca (4-2-3-1): Joao Valido, Tiago Esgaio, Jose Fontán, Boris Popovic, Amadou Dante, Taichi Fukui, David Simao, Alfonso Trezza, Hyun-Ju Lee, Nais Djouahra, Dylan Nandin
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Liziero (Nacional Madeira)
- 57' · Yellow card · Jose Fontán (Arouca)
- 62' · Substitution · Pablo Gozálbez for Hyun-Ju Lee (Arouca)
- 66' · Goal · Jesus Ramirez (Nacional Madeira)
- 71' · Substitution · Ivan Barbero for Dylan Nandin (Arouca)
- 71' · Substitution · Brian Mansilla for Alfonso Trezza (Arouca)
- 74' · Goal · Boris Popovic (Arouca)
- 78' · Substitution · Witi for Pablo Ruan (Nacional Madeira)
- 80' · Red card · Matheus Dias (Nacional Madeira)
- 82' · Substitution · Ulisses Rocha for Chiheb Labidi (Nacional Madeira)
- 84' · Substitution · Miguel Puche for Nais Djouahra (Arouca)
- 84' · Substitution · Espen van Ee for Taichi Fukui (Arouca)
- 85' · Red card · Jose Fontán (Arouca)
- 88' · Substitution · Filipe Soares for Leonardo Santos (Nacional Madeira)
- 89' · Goal · Espen van Ee (Arouca)
- 89' · Red card · Tiago Margarido (Nacional Madeira)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Jesus Ramirez (Nacional Madeira)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2013: Nacional Madeira 1, draws 4, Arouca 7.
Questions
Who won Nacional Madeira vs Arouca?
Arouca won, 1-2 (Liga Portugal) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025.
When and where is Nacional Madeira vs Arouca?
Sat, 20 Sept 2025, 14:30 UTC at Estádio da Madeira, Funchal (Ilha da Madeira), Liga Portugal.
What is the head-to-head record between Nacional Madeira and Arouca?
In 12 league meetings since 2013: Nacional Madeira 1 wins, 4 draws, Arouca 7 wins (goals 11-21).