Rio Ave 3-2 Nacional Madeira
Updated
Rio Ave won: Rio Ave 3-2 Nacional Madeira in the Liga Portugal (Round 8) on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde. Rio Ave goals: Sebastian Clemmensen 39', Diogo Bezerra 57', Jalen Blesa 72' (pen). Nacional Madeira goals: Njoya Kader 32', Njoya Kader 59'. Sent off: João Tomé (54'). Expected goals: 1.71-1.36. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Njoya Kader (8.6).
Match report
Rio Ave beat Nacional Madeira 3-2
Rio Ave came from behind to beat Nacional Madeira 3-2 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Sunday 11 October in Liga Portugal.
Njoya Kader put Nacional Madeira ahead on 32' (0-1), Sebastian Clemmensen levelled for Rio Ave on 39' (1-1), Diogo Bezerra restored Rio Ave's lead on 57' (2-1), Njoya Kader levelled for Nacional Madeira on 59' (2-2) and Jalen Blesa restored Rio Ave's lead from the penalty spot on 72' (3-2).
João Tomé (Rio Ave) was sent off on 54'.
Rio Ave had 57% of the ball, shots were 11-12 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.71-1.36.
Njoya Kader (Nacional) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,716. Referee: Carlos Macedo.
Match stats
| Rio Ave | Nacional Madeira | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 1.36 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 19 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 361 (85%) | 243 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Rio Ave (4-2-3-1): Vítor Hugo, João Tomé, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Gustavo Mancha, Marios Vrousai, Miguel Patricio, Giorgos Liavas, Sebastian Clemmensen, Malik Sellouki, Diogo Bezerra, Jalen Blesa
Nacional Madeira (4-2-3-1): Renato Marin, Deivison, Francisco Gonçalves, Zé Vítor, William Kokolo, Chiheb Labidi, Danel Dongmo, Daniel, Matchoi, Min-Kyu Song, Njoya Kader
Key events
- 32' · Goal · Njoya Kader (Nacional Madeira)
- 39' · Goal · Sebastian Clemmensen (Rio Ave)
- 50' · Yellow card · João Tomé (Rio Ave)
- 54' · Red card · João Tomé (Rio Ave)
- 57' · Goal · Diogo Bezerra (Rio Ave)
- 59' · Goal · Njoya Kader (Nacional Madeira)
- 62' · Substitution · Francisco Petrasso for Miguel Patricio (Rio Ave)
- 62' · Substitution · Roland Galcík for Sebastian Clemmensen (Rio Ave)
- 68' · Substitution · Miguel Baeza for Chiheb Labidi (Nacional Madeira)
- 68' · Substitution · Fernando Nava for Daniel (Nacional Madeira)
- 72' · Goal · Jalen Blesa (Rio Ave)
- 73' · Yellow card · Jalen Blesa (Rio Ave)
- 76' · Substitution · Simón García for Malik Sellouki (Rio Ave)
- 76' · Substitution · Diogo Nascimento for Diogo Bezerra (Rio Ave)
- 78' · Substitution · Tamble Monteiro for Jalen Blesa (Rio Ave)
- 78' · Substitution · Allen Obando for Matchoi (Nacional Madeira)
- 81' · Substitution · Joel da Silva for Njoya Kader (Nacional Madeira)
- 81' · Substitution · Stavros Gavriel for Min-Kyu Song (Nacional Madeira)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Roland Galcík (Rio Ave)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 2004: Rio Ave 11, draws 13, Nacional Madeira 9.
Questions
Who won Rio Ave vs Nacional Madeira?
Rio Ave won, 3-2 (Liga Portugal) on Sun, 11 Oct 2026.
When and where is Rio Ave vs Nacional Madeira?
Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 14:30 UTC at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde, Liga Portugal.
What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Nacional Madeira?
In 33 league meetings since 2004: Rio Ave 11 wins, 13 draws, Nacional Madeira 9 wins (goals 36-41).