Full Name: Clube Desportivo Nacional City: Funchal Founded: 1910 Stadium: Estádio da Madeira (5500) Colors: Black, White Nickname: Alvinegros (The White and Black) Rival: Marítimo
Description: Founded on December 8, 1910. Traditionally supported by the middle and upper class of the Madeiras, in contrast to their working-class arch-rivals Marítimo. The stadium was previously known as the Estádio Engenheiro Rui Alves in honor of a club president.
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