24.05.2026 22:40
In the Portuguese Cup final, second-tier team Torreense defeated Sporting 2-1 in an extra-time match to claim the trophy. With this result, Torreense earned direct qualification to the UEFA Europa League.
In the Portuguese Cup final, Sporting faced Torreense, a team from the second division. At the Estadio Nacional, Torreense won 2-1.
HISTORIC VICTORY FOR TORREENSE
Torreense took the lead in the 4th minute with a goal from Kevin Zohi, making it 1-0, and they finished the first half ahead. Sporting equalized in the 54th minute through Luis Suarez, sending the match into extra time. Sporting was reduced to 10 men after Araujo received a red card in the 109th minute. Torreense had the final say in the match. Torreense went ahead 2-1 in the 113th minute with a penalty goal from Tavares Stopira.
TORREENSE WINS THE PORTUGUESE CUP
No further goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and second-division side Torreense succeeded in becoming the winners of the Portuguese Cup.
HEADING TO THE EUROPA LEAGUE
The Portuguese club that won the cup, despite being in the second division, earned direct qualification to the UEFA Europa League for the next season as a result of this score.