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I Liga: Alverca gets first win of the season in visit to Nacional
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I Liga: Alverca gets first win of the season in visit to Nacional

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 17:29

Alverca achieved their first victory in the 2026/27 edition of the Portuguese I Liga football league today, winning 3-1 away to Nacional.

The match also served as the opening of the sixth round of the Portuguese championship.

This victory represents an important moment for Alverca, which until then hadn't achieved any wins in this season.

In Nacional's case, this defeat was marked by the debut of new coach Alexandre Santos at the helm of the team.

Why this matters

Football fans following Portuguese football are interested in the battle for survival and European places. Alverca's first victory could be a turning point in the season, while Alexandre Santos's debut at Nacional generates expectations about the new coach's ability to reverse the team's situation, which hasn't earned three points at home yet.

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