Nacional Suffers 3-0 Defeat Against Arouca in I Liga Showdown
Madeira GuideIn a challenging match for Nacional, the team succumbed to a 3-0 loss against Arouca in the 23rd round of the I Liga, continuing their struggle with away games.
Nacional da Madeira faced a tough defeat against Arouca, losing 3-0 during the 23rd round of Portugal's I Liga. The match took place at Arouca's home ground, adding another challenge for the visiting team.
The goals for Arouca were scored by Trezza in the 47th minute, Hyunju in the 67th, and NandĂn in the 72nd. The game also saw Nacional reduced to ten men after Labidi received a second yellow card at the 51st minute, further complicating their efforts to bounce back.
This defeat maintains Nacional's position at 14th place on the table with 21 points. The team has been struggling with away matches, having not won an away game since their victory against Braga in September 2025.
In a strategic move, Nacional's lineup for this match included five changes from their previous game against FC Porto. New players like LĂ©o Santos, Gabriel Veron, Vallier, Miguel Baeza, and Labidi were brought in as starters.
Looking ahead, Nacional will host Sporting Braga in their next match, scheduled for next Saturday at 18:00. Fans hope for a better performance on home turf.
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