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‘It doesn’t feel real’ – Sunderland fans ahead of their Europa League game

Sunderland fans say "it doesn't feel real" as they play Portuguese side Torreense in their first Europa League away game in 53 years.

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:44 PM

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Sunderland supporters are attending the club's first European away match in 53 years against Portuguese side Torreense.
Supporters expressed disbelief ahead of the Europa League fixture, stating that "it doesn't feel real."
Former player Horswill reflected on Sunderland's 1973 European team, calling the historic run "just a massive fairy tale."

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Sunderland supporters expressed that "it doesn't feel real" as the club prepares to face Portuguese club Torreense. The fixture represents Sunderland's first European away match in 53 years in the Europa League.

The occasion also drew reflections on the club's continental history, with former player Horswill describing Sunderland's 1973 European campaign as "just a massive fairy tale."

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‘It doesn’t feel real’ – Sunderland fans ahead of their Europa League game

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