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Europa League: Anderlecht advances with Vítor Bruno's victory

The third qualifying round of the Europa League took place this Thursday, yielding mixed results for Portuguese clubs.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Europa League: Anderlecht advances with Vítor Bruno's victory — Archive photoPhoto: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The third qualifying round of the Europa League was decided this Thursday, where Pafos FC, boasting a Portuguese contingent, lost despite a brave fight. In contrast, Anderlecht, led by Vítor Bruno, managed to advance, securing their place in the playoff of the competition.

Anderlecht's victory stands out, especially considering the competition faced. However, while Anderlecht triumphed, other Portuguese clubs were not as lucky in this stage of the tournament.

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