Rio Ave
Fixtures
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 04/19 19:15 | 30 |
Rio Ave
vs
FC Arouca
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| Portugal Primeira Liga | 04/27 14:30 | 31 |
Vizela
vs
Rio Ave
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| Portugal Primeira Liga | 05/05 18:00 | 32 |
Rio Ave
vs
Guimaraes
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| Portugal Primeira Liga | 05/12 18:00 | 33 |
Portimonense
vs
Rio Ave
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| Portugal Primeira Liga | 05/19 18:00 | 34 |
Rio Ave
vs
Benfica
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Results
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 04/14 14:30 | 29 |
[15] Estrela Amadora
v
Rio Ave
[12]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 04/06 14:30 | 28 |
[14] Rio Ave
v
Gil Vicente
[12] 
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 03/30 18:00 | 27 |
[10] Boavista
v
Rio Ave
[15]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 03/16 18:00 | 26 |
[12] SC Farense
v
Rio Ave
[15]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 03/09 18:00 | 25 |
[14] Rio Ave
v
Braga
[4] 
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 03/02 15:30 | 24 |
[6] Moreirense
v
Rio Ave
[15]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 02/25 20:30 | 23 |
[16] Rio Ave
v
Sporting
[2] 
|
D | 3-3 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 02/16 20:15 | 22 |
[10] Famalicao
v
Rio Ave
[14]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 02/11 15:30 | 21 |
[16] Rio Ave
v
Casa Pia
[15] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 02/03 20:30 | 20 |
[3] FC Porto
v
Rio Ave
[16]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 01/31 18:45 | 19 |
[16] Rio Ave
v
Estoril
[15] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Portugal Primeira Liga | 01/21 18:00 | 18 |
[18] Chaves
v
Rio Ave
[16]
|
D | 0-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 41 | 20 | 21 |
| Wins | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Losses | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| Goals for | 56 | 38 | 18 |
| Goals against | 53 | 21 | 32 |
| Clean sheets | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Failed to score | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Wikipedia - Rio Ave F.C.
Rio Ave Futebol Clube, commonly known as Rio Ave ([ˈʁi.u ˈavɨ]), is a Portuguese professional football club based in Vila do Conde, that competes in the Primeira Liga. The club is named after the Ave River, which flows through the town and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Founded in 1939, they play their home matches at Estádio do Rio Ave, also known as the Estádio dos Arcos. Built in 1985, the current stadium seats approximately 12,815 people.
The club's home colours are green and white striped shirts. Meanwhile, the shorts and socks have historically alternated between green or white. Portuguese internationals Alfredo, Paulinho Santos, Quim, Rui Jorge and Fábio Coentrão started their careers at the club. Goalkeepers Jan Oblak and Ederson are some famous talents that were part of this side.
The Vilacondenses' best top-tier league finish was fifth in the 1981–82, 2017–18 and 2019–20 seasons. They reached the 1984 Taça de Portugal Final, where they lost to Porto 4–1, and the 2014 Taça de Portugal Final, where they lost to Benfica 1–0. With this result, Rio Ave qualified for the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League, their first participation in a major European competition.
History
Rio Ave was founded in 1939, soon being nicknamed Rio Grande (Big River). The side had two of its best moments in the 1980s, under the management of Félix Mourinho, father of José Mourinho: in 1981–82, the club finished in a joint-best fifth place, and two years later it reached the Taça de Portugal final, losing to Porto 4–1.
In 2013–14, the club reached both cup finals under the management of Nuno Espírito Santo, but lost to treble-winners Benfica in both. This qualified them to their first European campaign, the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League. New manager Pedro Martins led them past Swedish duo IFK Göteborg and IF Elfsborg to reach the group stage, where they came last.
Under Miguel Cardoso, Rio Ave came fifth in 2017–18, equalling their best finish. Two years later, with Carlos Carvalhal in charge and Iranian Mehdi Taremi the league's joint top scorer, the club equalled this position with a new points record of 55. In October 2020, the team reached the Europa League playoffs but lost at home to A.C. Milan, having conceded a penalty equaliser in the last minute of extra time and then losing 9–8 on penalties. The season, under the returning Cardoso, ended with relegation after a 5–0 aggregate defeat to F.C. Arouca in the playoffs.
After relegation, Rio Ave signed 35-year-old manager Luís Freire, who won promotion as champions in 2021–22 and was rewarded with a new contract.
In 2023, Rio Ave's affiliated paying members (sócios) approved the creation of a SAD and the entry of an investor, the Greek Evangelos Marinakis, who had already invested in Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest.
Rio Ave has a strong fan base and a rich history in Portuguese football. They have had success in domestic competitions, including reaching the final of the Taca de Portugal and the Taca da Liga. The team is known for their attacking style of play and talented players who have gone on to represent their national teams.
Rio Ave has a reputation for developing young talent and providing a platform for players to showcase their skills. They have a strong youth academy that has produced several top players who have gone on to have successful careers in Portugal and abroad.
Overall, Rio Ave is a respected and competitive team in Portuguese football, known for their exciting style of play and commitment to developing young talent.