Nacional defeated Moreirense 3–2 on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at a 14:30 UTC kickoff on Matchday 8 of the Primeira Liga season. Referee Helder Malheiro of Portugal oversaw the contest, which ended 1–1 at half-time before Nacional pulled ahead in the second half to secure all three points.

This result was critical for Nacional’s early-season ambitions. Sitting in the middle of the Primeira Liga table after seven matches, a home win against a direct rival in the fight for survival lifted them awa...