Torreense make history again with Europa League debut win in Norway

Torreense continued their remarkable rise by winning 2‑1 away to Lillestrøm in their first‑ever Europa League match, adding another historic chapter to a story that began with last season’s stunning Taça de Portugal triumph over Sporting. Still competing in Portugal’s second division, the club from Torres Vedras embraced their European debut with discipline and precision, absorbing pressure and striking on the counter. Álex Alfaro scored the team’s first European goal after 23 minutes, and Manu Pozo doubled the lead early in the second half.

Lillestrøm pulled one back through Thomas Olsen and Torreense were reduced to ten men after Nuha Jatta’s dismissal, but the visitors held firm to secure a famous victory. Among the protagonists is veteran defender Stopira, who captained the side in their cup triumph and later joined Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. He made his Europa League debut in Norway, adding another milestone to an extraordinary journey.