Arouca face Sporting Lisbon at the Estadio Municipal de Arouca on Saturday. The Arouquenses are seeking their second win of the season after a run of four games without a victory.

What happened?

Arouca lost to Moreirense 2-1 in the last round. Walterson Silva and Andre Luis scored for the greens and whites, while Andre Silva scored a consolation goal for the Arouquenses.

Why does it matter for Arouca?

Arouca need a win to get out of the relegation zone. With only one win in seven games, the Arouquenses need to improve their defense, which has already conceded 14 goals.

What's next?

Arouca face a tough challenge against Sporting Lisbon, who are in second place in the table. The Leões have a sequence of 10 consecutive wins over the Arouquenses since 2013.

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