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Torreense: from the Portuguese Cup to their UEFA debut

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo3 September 2026 at 12:11

Torreense will make history by making their debut in European competitions after securing this qualification through victory in the Portuguese Cup. The club is thus poised to represent Portugal on the European stage.

This achievement is particularly significant because Torreense becomes the first Portuguese club outside the top tier to reach a league phase in UEFA competitions. This conquest represents a historic milestone for Portuguese football.

The team, which currently competes outside the Primeira Liga, secured European qualification through a remarkable performance in Portugal's oldest national club competition. This victory in the Portuguese Cup opened the doors to the club's European debut.

The club is now preparing to represent Portugal in Europe, at a time when it becomes a pioneer among Portuguese second-tier clubs to participate in European competitions at the league phase level.

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