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Ultimate underdogs: What's it like when lower-league teams qualify for Europe?
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Torreense won Portugal's domestic cup last season to earn a Europa League spot, becoming a second-tier underdog facing Europe's elite clubs.
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UK timesStrong2 reports from 2 outlets. First reported by ESPN, 17 Sept.
- ESPN
- Voetbal International
- The bizarre story of Torreense: second-division side in the Europa LeagueVoetbal International
- Ultimate underdogs: What's it like when lower-league teams qualify for Europe?ESPNThis article
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