Torreense to play European football while in second division
Torreense, a Portuguese Cup winner, will compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League despite being in the second division. They secured their spot after defeating Sporting CP in the cup final but lost in the promotion play-offs. Due to their stadium's size, they will play their European matches at Estadio Algarve, located 193 miles away.
- ▪Torreense won the Portuguese Cup, marking their first major trophy in 109 years.
- ▪They finished third in the Portuguese second division but lost in the promotion play-offs to Casa Pia.
- ▪Torreense will play their European matches at Estadio Algarve due to their home stadium not meeting UEFA requirements.
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Torreense to play European football while in second divisionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Torreense were looking to return to the Portuguese top flight for the first time since 1991-92ByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished13 minutes agoPortuguese Cup winners Torreense will join an exclusive group of second division clubs to play in European competitions after they suffered play-off final defeat.Torreense secured a place in the league phase of the 2026-27 Uefa Europa League with a stunning 2-1 win against Sporting CP in the final of the Portuguese Cup on Sunday.After winning a first major trophy in their 109-year history and finishing third in the Portuguese second division, Torreense had the chance to secure promotion to the top flight via the play-offs.They faced Casa…
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