Arouca faced SC Braga in the 29th round of the Primeira Liga, where they ended up losing 1-0. The match took place in Braga and was marked by a decisive moment: Arouca had the chance to equalize with a penalty, but Barbero missed in the 83rd minute. Braga, coming off a draw in the Europa League against Betis, secured the win with a goal from Pau Victor in the 66th minute. With this defeat, Arouca remains in 12th place in the table, totaling 32 points. Braga, on the other hand, consolidates its fourth position with 52 points, maintaining a five-point lead over Famalicão, their next opponent. Arouca, which had come off two consecutive victories, could not maintain the momentum and will now need to focus on the upcoming challenges in the league.