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NICKNAME – Vilacondenses, Rioavistas, Rio Grande (Big River)
FOUNDED – 1939
LOCATED IN – Vila do Conde, Porto
STADIUM – Estádio dos Arcos
CAPACITY – 12,815
PROMOTED – 2022
BEST LEAGUE FINISH – 5th (3 times)
BEST TAÇA DE PORTUGAL RUN – Runners Up (Twice)
BEST TAÇA DA LIGA RUN – Runners Up (2013/2014)
BEST UC/EL FINISH – Group Stage (2014/2015)
RECORD GOALSCORER – João Tomás (53)
2021/2022 FINISH – 1st (Liga 2)
FIVE FACTS ABOUT RIO AVE
1. Félix Mourinho, father of José, managed the club to fifth place in the league and a Taça de Portugal final in the 1980s.
2. Nuno Espírito Santo got Rio into both domestic cup finals in 2013-2014, but Benfica denied them their first silverware by winning both.
3. The most high-profile European night in their history saw them eliminated from the Europa League 9-8 on penalties by AC Milan.
4. Two of the best goalkeepers in world football today, Jan Oblak and Ederson, once played between the sticks for the Vilacondenses.
5. They contest two “derbies of the sea” (dérbi do mar), which began as fishing disputes, with local rivals Varzim and Leixões .
FIVE FACTS ABOUT VILA DO CONDE
1. Although settlement of the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Vila do Conde really rose to prominence in the 16th century when the king passed through it on his way to Santiago de Compostela.
2. This occurred during the Age of Discovery, when many locals were involved in the exploration of India. Two of Vasco da Gama’s crew members were from the town.
3. A replica of a carrack (a boat used during the period) can be visited in the town’s harbour.
4. The 999 arches (some of them now fallen) of the 18th century Santa Clara Aqueduct form the second largest example in the country.
5. In the summer months, notable film, artisanal, agricultural and food festivals are all held here.
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