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A disastrous scenario for Mourinho’s team
In one of the biggest surprises in Portuguese football history, second division side Torrence achieved an unprecedented legendary feat by beating Lisbon giants Sporting 2-1 after extra time in the Portuguese Cup final to become the first team from outside the first division to win the prestigious competition, a historic night that will not be forgotten in Portuguese football.
Straight from the second division of the Europa League
With this exceptional achievement, the lowly side from Torres Vedras secured an unprecedented, historic direct qualification to the group stage of the Europa League (Liga), under the rules that give the cup champion a direct place in the European Championship, a fantastic achievement for a team still struggling to climb the Portuguese Premier League (Liga).
The biggest irony is that Torrens drew 0-0 at home to Casa Pia in the first leg of the play-offs for promotion and survival, meaning his fate in the first division is still up in the air, while he has already secured a place in the Europa League, a surreal sight rarely seen in the world of football.
“Benfica” is paying dearly
On the other hand, Jamor’s night turned into a real nightmare for Benfica, who were desperately hoping for a win against the Lions (Sporting) to move into a direct Europa League seat as third placed in the Portuguese league.
But Torrence’s surprise win overturned all calculations and Benfica had to start their European journey from the second qualifying round of the Europa League, a long and arduous journey that required more than six matches to reach the league stage.
Early start and stressful preparation
This situation means that the red team will have to start the pre-season much earlier than usual, as the first match of the second preliminary round is scheduled for July 23, which puts additional pressure on the team.
