FC Arouca delivered a commanding 3-0 home victory over Nacional da Madeira in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on February 21, 2026. Playing at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca, the home side dominated from the outset, securing a comfortable win that boosted their standing in the league table. Arouca opened the scoring midway through the first half with a clinical finish, setting the tone for the evening. They doubled their lead just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error from Nacional. The second half saw Arouca control possession and add a third goal to put the result beyond any doubt, with Nacional struggling to create any meaningful chances in response. The comprehensive nature of the win highlighted Arouca's effective game plan and execution, while Nacional's away woes continued. The three points were vital for Arouca's mid-table security, while Nacional's fight against relegation was made more difficult. The Arouca manager expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, and the Nacional coach acknowledged his side was second-best on the night.