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Torreense beats Lillestrom in Europa League debut

Torreense triumphed 1-2 in their first match in the Europa League against Lillestrom in Norway.

18 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Torreense beats Lillestrom in Europa League debut — Archive photoPhoto: Andrzej Otrębski · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Torreense made their Europa League debut on Thursday, facing the Norwegian club Lillestrom. The match took place at the Arasen Stadium, located just outside Oslo, and the Portuguese team emerged victorious with a score of 1-2.

During the match, Torreense, holders of the Taça de Portugal, secured the victory with a strong performance. The team, led by Luís Tralhão, demonstrated solid gameplay, thus ensuring a successful start in the European competition.

According to reports, Torreense managed to score two goals, while Lillestrom only managed to reduce the deficit with one goal. The victory was met with enthusiasm by fans who followed the match from Torres Vedras.

The Prime Minister of Portugal highlighted the significance of this result on social media, emphasizing that it brings pride to all Portuguese. This victory stands out as an important moment in the club's journey in Europe.

After this match, Torreense is scheduled to play again in the Europa League on October 15, when they will host English side Sunderland in Leiria. This will be another significant challenge for the team in their European campaign.

Torreense's victorious debut in the Europa League contrasts with the expectations surrounding the match. The Portuguese team took to the field with the determination to represent their nation and engage competitively in the European arena.

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