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‘Our unity defined our team’: how tiny Torreense made the Women’s Champions League

Portuguese club come from a city of 19,000 people and their stadium holds 2,400 – next season they’ll be up against the best in Europe, and they can’t wait

‘Our unity defined our team’: how tiny Torreense made the Women’s Champions League

TL;DR

  • SCU Torreense will make their debut in the Women's Champions League after finishing third in Portugal's BPI League.
  • The club has experienced significant success recently, winning the Taça da Liga, Supertaça, and Taça de Portugal.
  • Team captain Carolina Correia expresses pride in the club's achievements and emphasizes the team's unity and ambition.
  • Correia is also focused on her national team duties, aiming to help Portugal qualify for the World Cup.
  • The men's team will also compete in the Europa League, with European matches to be held at Estádio do Algarve.
  • Despite challenges, Correia believes Torreense's strong sense of community and mentality will be key to their success in the Champions League.