Rio Ave is a Portuguese football club based in Vila do Conde, a town in the northern part of the country. Founded in 1939, the club has a rich history in Portuguese football. They have primarily competed in the top-tier league, Primeira Liga, with occasional spells in the second division. Rio Ave's home venue is the Estádio do Rio Ave FC, also known as Estádio dos Arcos, which has a capacity of around 12,815 spectators. The club's nickname is "Rioavistas." Throughout their history, Rio Ave has had some notable accomplishments, including reaching the final of the Taca de Portugal in the 1983-1984 season and finishing as runners-up in the Taca da Liga in the 2013-2014 season.