Sat 21 Nov · 2pmTaça de Portugal
Arouca lineup @ Mafra
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Arouca fixtures and results
Mafra, awayLast: L 0-1 Famalicao
Arouca fixtures
Arouca most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 29/30The shape in 29 of the last 30
Most Common Arouca Starting XI
Based on 12 official matches this season
- de ArruabarrenaGK · 12 starts
- EsgaioDEF · 12 starts
- FontánDEF · 12 starts
- SánchezDEF · 11 starts
- LebedenkoDEF · 11 starts
- van EeMID · 12 starts
- TrezzaMID · 12 starts
- FukuiMID · 12 starts
- DjouahraMID · 12 starts
- GozálbezMID · 5 starts
- BarberoFWD · 12 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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PenaltiesPenalty record, this season
- DEFFontán1/1 penalties scored
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Arouca club facts
Est. 1951Estádio Municipal de Arouca · Manager Vasco Seabra
Arouca are 5th in the Primeira Liga on 20 points from 11 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.
Arouca past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Primeira Liga | 12th | 9 | 11 | 14 | 38 |
| 2023-24 | Primeira Liga | 7th | 13 | 7 | 14 | 46 |
| 2022-23 | Primeira Liga | 5th | 15 | 9 | 10 | 54 |
| 2021-22 | Primeira Liga | 15th | 7 | 10 | 17 | 31 |
| 2016-17 | Primeira Liga | 17th | 9 | 5 | 20 | 32 |
Arouca predicted lineup vs Mafra
MOST USED XIArouca's expected lineup away at Mafra in the Taça de Portugal is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: de Arruabarrena in goal, a back four of Esgaio, Fontán, Sánchez and Lebedenko, and Barbero leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Arouca, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Arouca's expected lineup at Mafra, Sat 21 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): de Arruabarrena (12); Esgaio (12), Fontán (12), Sánchez (11), Lebedenko (11); van Ee (12), Trezza (12), Fukui (12), Djouahra (12), Gozálbez (5); Barbero (12). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Famalicao match on 6 Nov.
Arouca questions
What is Arouca's expected lineup?
Arouca's expected lineup away at Mafra in the Taça de Portugal is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: de Arruabarrena in goal, a back four of Esgaio, Fontán, Sánchez and Lebedenko, and Barbero leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): de Arruabarrena, Esgaio, Fontán, Sánchez, Lebedenko, van Ee, Trezza, Fukui, Djouahra, Gozálbez, Barbero.
Who started Arouca's last match?
Arouca's starting XI on 6 Nov 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): I. de Arruabarrena, Tiago Esgaio, Javi Sánchez, José Fontán, O. Lebedenko, E. van Ee, T. Fukui, A. Trezza, Mateo Flores, N. Djouahra, Barbero.
What was Arouca's last result?
Arouca lost to Famalicão 0–1 on 6 Nov 2026.
When did Arouca last win?
Arouca last won on 1 Nov 2026, beating Nacional 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Arouca?
José Fontán has taken the most penalties for Arouca this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Arouca this season?
Barbero leads with 12 starts for Arouca across all competitions this season.
What formation does Arouca use most often?
Arouca have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 11 matches this season.
Which Arouca goalkeeper has started the most this season?
I. de Arruabarrena has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Arouca this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Arouca defender has started the most this season?
Tiago Esgaio has made the most starts as defender for Arouca this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Arouca midfielder has started the most this season?
N. Djouahra has made the most starts as midfielder for Arouca this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Arouca forward has started the most this season?
Barbero has made the most starts as forward for Arouca this season, starting 12 matches.
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