Rio Ave vs C.D. Nacional Highlights - October 11, 2026

Rio Ave beat C.D. Nacional 3-2 in Primeira Liga on October 11, 2026. The match was played at Estádio do Rio Ave.

Sebastian Clemmensen (39'), Diogo Bezerra (57'), Jalen Blesa (72') scored for Rio Ave.

Njoya Kader (32', 59') scored for C.D. Nacional.

Rio Ave went into the game in position 16, on 4 points. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

At kick-off C.D. Nacional stood in position 15 with 4 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.

Miguel Patrício saw a shot blocked (7'). Soon after, Matchoi Djoló forced a save for C.D. Nacional on 12 minutes.

A block denied Sebastian Clemmensen on 15 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Malik Sellouki’s effort (16').

Njoya Kader shot wide for C.D. Nacional on 27 minutes.

Moments later, Francisco Gonçalves picked out Njoya Kader, who scored for C.D. Nacional (32').

Miguel Patrício tested the goalkeeper for Rio Ave (39'). Soon after, Sebastian Clemmensen found the net for Rio Ave (39').

After the break, João Tomé was booked for Rio Ave (50'). João Tomé was sent off for Rio Ave (54').

Shortly afterwards, Zé Vitor could not find the target for C.D. Nacional (56').

Diogo Bezerra scored for Rio Ave on 57 minutes after a pass from Sebastian Clemmensen.

Moments later, Njoya Kader put one away for C.D. Nacional (59'). Miguel Patrício forced a save for Rio Ave on 62 minutes.

Soon after, Jalen Blesa saw a shot blocked (65'). A block denied Roland Galcik on 67 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Jalen Blesa converted a penalty for Rio Ave (72'). The referee cautioned Jalen Blesa of Rio Ave on 73 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Miguel Baeza’s effort (75'). Allen Obando tested the goalkeeper for C.D. Nacional (84').

Substitutions: Rio Ave 5, C.D. Nacional 5.

Rio Ave controlled 56.4% of possession. Rio Ave had 11 shots with 7 on target, while C.D. Nacional had 12 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Rio Ave 3, C.D. Nacional 3. Corners: Rio Ave 8, C.D. Nacional 8.

Rio Ave completed the most passes, 423 in total at 85.3% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.