Nacional frustrated as Casa Pia dig in for a hard-earned point | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Nacional and Casa Pia drew 0-0 at Estádio da Madeira. Gaizka Larrazabal tested Kaíque in the 12th minute with a low strike from distance. Cassiano then threatened twice for the visitors (27., 38.), before José Gomes rattled the bar as the pressure mounted (43.). The restart brought another spell for the hosts but Patrick Sequeira's handling and box management kept them out, with Cassiano later forcing a save from Kaíque as Casa Pia still carried a breakaway threat (76.). Nacional posted 68.8% possession and 21 attempts but only four were on target, and they now host Porto next, while Casa Pia welcome Arouca.

Player of the Match: Patrick Sequeira made four saves, three from inside the box, and added a key pass to anchor Casa Pia's clean sheet under sustained pressure.

Stat of the Match: Casa Pia made 42 clearances, a clear sign of their deep, organised defending.

Three Things We Learned: Nacional's wide supply was relentless, delivering 35 crosses and 12 corners without a payoff. Casa Pia were flagged offside seven times, reflecting a repeated attempt to spring their forwards early. Liziero created four chances and completed six accurate crosses, highlighting his delivery as the home side's main creative outlet.