Vitória SC v Rio Ave FC

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Sunday 27 Dec 2026

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Estádio D. Afonso Henriques • 

Guimarães, PortugalShow on map

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Vitória Sport Clube, commonly known as Vitória SC, is a Portuguese professional football club based in Guimarães, in northern Portugal. Founded in 1922, the club competes in the Primeira Liga, the country’s top division, and regularly challenges for places in European competitions. Vitória SC’s major honours include the Taça de Portugal, won in 2013, and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, secured in 1988. The team plays its home matches at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, a landmark venue named after Portugal’s first king. Opened in 1965 and extensively renovated for UEFA Euro 2004, the stadium holds around 30,000 spectators and is known for its passionate supporters. Vitória has a strong regional identity and a loyal fan base, with the club’s black-and-white colours visible throughout Guimarães on match days. Over the years, the squad has featured notable Portuguese and international players, while former goalkeeper Neno remains an important figure in the club’s history. Vitória SC also invests in youth development, helping emerging players gain experience in Portuguese professional football. Its achievements, home ground and enduring connection with the city make it one of Portugal’s best-known football clubs.

Rio Ave FC is a professional football club from Vila do Conde, in northern Portugal, founded in 1939. Known as the Vilacondenses, the team wears green and white and competes in Portugal’s top divisions, including the Primeira Liga, as well as the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga. Rio Ave has reached the Portuguese Cup final twice, in 1984–85 and 2013–14, and finished runner-up in the League Cup in 2013–14. Its best Primeira Liga finishes include fifth place, achieved in 1981–82 and 2017–18. These strong domestic campaigns have also earned the club places in European competition, including the UEFA Europa League. Rio Ave plays its home matches at Estádio do Rio Ave FC, located in Vila do Conde, where supporters gather to back the team throughout the season. The club has helped develop and showcase notable Portuguese footballers, including Fábio Coentrão, and has also featured players such as goalkeeper Ederson during his career. With a proud local identity, a history of cup-final appearances and experience in Portugal’s leading competitions, Rio Ave remains an established presence in Portuguese football.