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Vasco Seabra reflects on Arouca's defeat to FC Porto

After Arouca's loss to FC Porto, Vasco Seabra highlighted the opponent's superiority and his team's potential.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Arouca's coach, Vasco Seabra, acknowledged FC Porto's superiority in the 2-0 defeat, emphasizing his team's ability to maintain their identity as a sign of growth. In an interview with Sport TV following the match in the Liga Portugal Betclic's third round, Seabra stated that they could have taken a better step forward.

In addition to recognizing the opponent's performance, Seabra mentioned the need for his team to be "a little more daring" in their approaches on the pitch. He praised FC Porto, stating it is important to acknowledge the quality of the winning team and that Arouca still has room for improvement.

Currently, FC Porto leads the league standings, while Arouca is positioned fifth. Seabra expressed optimism regarding his team's potential for improvement in the upcoming matches.

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