Chuchu Strikes as CD Nacional Edge Alverca in Tight Primeira Liga Clash

CD Nacional claimed a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over FC Alverca on matchday 30 of the Primeira Liga, thanks to a decisive second-half strike from Chuchu on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

The match was tightly contested, with neither side finding a breakthrough before the interval. The first notable incident recorded was a yellow card for Alverca midfielder Rhaldney in the 38th minute, underlining the physical nature of the opening period.

Primeira Liga FINISHED

2026-04-18 14:30

CD Nacional

1 - 0

FC Alverca

Matchday 30 REGULAR_SEASON

The turning point arrived in the 67th minute. CD Nacional finally made their pressure count when Chuchu found the net, putting the hosts 1–0 up. The goal was set up by José Gomes, who provided the assist for what proved to be the only score of the game.

Both coaches turned to their benches in search of control and fresh energy. Alverca made an early change at half-time, replacing the booked Rhaldney with Davy Gui. A flurry of substitutions followed midway through the second half, including CD Nacional introducing Filipe Soares for Daniel Jr. on 63 minutes, before Alverca responded with a triple change on 75 minutes, bringing on Vasco Moreira, Marko Milovanovic and Mathis Clairicia.

CD Nacional focused on protecting their advantage in the closing stages. Yellow cards for Chiheb Labidi (78′) and Gabriel Veron (87′) highlighted the hosts’ determination to hold firm. Veron was immediately replaced by Matheus Dias, and in stoppage time Nacional further managed the game by introducing João Aurélio for Liziero and Pablo Ruan for goalscorer Chuchu. Alverca’s final roll of the dice saw Zakaria Kassary come on for Chiquinho in the 88th minute.

No additional goals followed, and Nacional secured all three points. Aside from the recorded goal, bookings, and substitutions, no further detailed match events or statistics were available in the official data.

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Primeira Liga Standings

Season: 2025/26

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Porto	32	27	4	1	64	15	49	85	W W W W D
2	Sporting Clube de Portugal	32	23	7	2	82	23	59	76	W D D L W
3	Sport Lisboa e Benfica	32	22	10	0	69	22	47	76	D W W W D
4	Sporting Clube de Braga	32	16	9	7	60	32	28	57	D L W D W
5	FC Famalicão	32	14	10	8	41	29	12	52	D W D D D
6	Gil Vicente FC	32	13	11	8	46	32	14	50	D W L D
7	Vitória SC	32	12	6	14	39	48	-9	42	L W W D
8	Moreirense FC	32	12	6	14	37	47	-10	42	W L W D L
9	GD Estoril Praia	32	10	8	14	52	53	-1	38	D L L L L
10	FC Alverca	32	10	8	14	34	50	-16	38	L W L W W
11	FC Arouca	32	10	6	16	41	62	-21	36	D L W L W
12	Rio Ave FC	32	8	11	13	33	52	-19	35	D L D W L
13	CD Santa Clara	32	8	9	15	30	40	-10	33	D W D L
14	CD Nacional	32	8	7	17	35	43	-8	31	L W W L W
15	CF Estrela da Amadora	32	6	10	16	36	54	-18	28	L L L L L
16	Casa Pia AC	32	5	11	16	29	56	-27	26	L L L D L
17	CD Tondela	32	5	10	17	24	52	-28	25	W D L L D
18	AVS	32	2	11	19	24	66	-42	17	W D D D