SC União Torreense's women's team has etched its name into the club's history, securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League for the 2025/26 season. This marks the first time the Portuguese club will compete in Europe's premier club competition, a testament to their remarkable progress and consistent performance throughout their domestic campaign.
The qualification comes on the heels of a strong showing in the 2025/26 Campeonato Nacional FemininoCompetition·Campeonato Nacional Feminino, Portugal's top-tier women's league. Torreense concluded the season in 3rd place among 10 competing teams, demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline. Their league record reflects this consistency, with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses across 18 matches, translating to a commendable 56% win rate. Their home form was particularly robust, securing 6 victories from 9 matches at their own ground.
Beyond their league success, Torreense also celebrated a double triumph in domestic cup competitions during the 2025/26 season, lifting both the Taça da LigaCompetition·Taça da Liga and the SupertaçaCompetition·Supertaça. These victories underscore the team's competitive spirit and growing stature within Portuguese women's football.
Team captain Carolina Correia articulated the profound significance of these achievements, highlighting the collective effort that propelled them to this historic moment.
"These have been incredible times, we made history with Torreense."— Carolina Correia.
Correia further elaborated on the team's ethos, stating, "Our unity defined our team" and emphasizing their ambitious outlook: "we are a very ambitious team, and as time goes by, we consolidate our style and achieve our goals. These achievements will for ever be in our memories and, of course, in our history."
The 2025/26 UEFA Women's Champions League will feature an expanded 18-team league phase. While Portugal, ranked as the 5th association, typically sees its champions and runners-up gain direct entry, Torreense's 3rd-place finish means they will navigate the competition through the League Path of the qualifying rounds. This pathway offers them the opportunity to compete for one of the remaining nine spots in the prestigious league phase, setting the stage for their inaugural continental challenge.
Carolina Correia celebrates Torreense's historic UEFA Champions League qualification. (Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/IMAGO)
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