Arouca – Santa Clara

Arouca’s home advantage proved insufficient as Santa Clara slipped past them 2‑1, extending the visitors’ unbeaten run to six games. The win lifted Santa Clara to fourth place with 14 points, while Arouca lingered in fifth with ten, their goal difference slipping to –3 after the 8‑5 tally. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Santa Clara’s favour, having already secured the sole victory in their two meetings. With both sides still chasing European spots, the three‑point swing narrows the gap and sets up a tense battle for the remaining fixtures.