Lillestrøm SK - União Torreense: head to head and statistics

Lillestrøm SK - União Torreense, 17 Sep 2026

SC União Torreense defeated Lillestrøm SK 2–1 away at Åråsen Stadion in the opening match of the UEFA Europa League league phase. The Portuguese side, playing outside the top division of its domestic league, secured three points in its first league-phase fixture in the competition.

Torreense took the lead in the 23rd minute. Alejandro Alfaro headed the ball into the net after a cross from David Bruno, giving the visitors a 1–0 advantage. Lillestrøm had more possession during the match and created a number of opportunities, but the Norwegian side went into the interval behind.

The second goal for Torreense came four minutes after the restart. In the 49th minute, Manu Pozo doubled the visitors' advantage and made it 2–0. Lillestrøm then increased the pressure and continued to have the larger share of possession.

The home side reduced the deficit in the 79th minute when Thomas Lehne Olsen scored to make it 2–1. Lillestrøm continued to attack in the final stages and produced further attempts, but Torreense retained its lead.

The Portuguese side also had to finish the match with ten players. Nuha Jatta received a second yellow card in the 85th minute and was sent off, leaving Torreense with five minutes of normal time plus stoppage time to defend its one-goal advantage.

Lillestrøm finished the match with significantly more possession and more shots. The Norwegian team recorded 25 total attempts compared with 11 for Torreense and had six shots on target against three for the visitors. Torreense, however, scored twice from its attacking opportunities and held on after Lehne Olsen's goal.

The 2–1 victory gave Torreense three points in its opening Europa League league-phase match. Lillestrøm finished the game with one goal, while Torreense secured an away win despite playing the final minutes with ten men.