CD Nacional beat Estoril Praia 2-0 in Liga Portugal Betclic, with their 3-4-2-1 shape providing the platform for territorial control and sustained pressure against Estoril’s 4-2-3-1. Nacional held 59% possession and produced 2.08 xG, reflecting the greater quality and volume of their attacking work. Leo Santos and Ze Vitor scored the goals, ensuring the hosts translated that advantage into a clear result. Estoril registered 0.82 xG and tested Nacional’s defensive organisation, but the home side protected their lead effectively whenever the visitors progressed through their attacking midfield line. Nacional’s goalkeeper recorded a 100% save rate, an important contribution to the clean sheet and a reminder that the scoreline was supported by assured work at both ends. The contrast between Nacional’s patient build-up and Estoril’s less productive spells in possession ultimately shaped the contest, while the hosts’ two supporting attackers helped connect midfield with the lone striker and maintain pressure around the penalty area. Nacional took the season’s early head-to-head advantage.