Estrela fell to a 1–2 defeat against Rio Ave on Saturday, 25 October 2025, in a Primeira Liga Matchday 9 fixture that kicked off at 19:30 UTC. The match, officiated by Portuguese referee Luís Godinho, saw Estrela hold a 1–0 lead at half-time, but Rio Ave turned the game around after the break to claim all three points.

The result carried significant weight for both clubs at that stage of the season. For Rio Ave, the comeback victory lifted their early-season campaign, providing a crucia...