VILA DO CONDE, Portugal (Interstat) — Arouca delivered a commanding 3-0 away victory over Rio Ave in Primeira Liga play on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, defying pregame projections.

The visitors broke through just before halftime when Tiago Esgaio scored in the 44th minute at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. Second-half substitutes then sealed the result, with Barbero scoring in the 53rd minute and Lee Hyunju adding another in the 66th. Assists came from Francisco Petrasso, Clayton and Espen van Ee.

The win improves Arouca’s league record to four wins, nine losses and three draws. Rio Ave, shut out at home, falls to three wins, six losses and five draws. The outcome contradicted statistical models that heavily favored the hosts.