Last week, the Europa Conference League, a competition developed by UEFA for teams that didn’t qualify for the Champions League or Europa League, took place. This league, often referred to as the “Conference Pub League,” features a mix of lesser-known teams from various parts of Europe, including big clubs like Chelsea and smaller teams like New Saints from Wales and Larne from Ireland. Despite its lower profile, the league still attracts attention, especially for fans of clubs like Newcastle United who narrowly missed out on qualification.
One team that caught the eye of a journalist was “Bruno’s Magpies,” a pub team from Gibraltar founded by Newcastle United supporters. While they were eventually knocked out of the competition, the journalist found a new team to support in Vitoria Guimaraes, also known as “The Brunos.” This Portuguese team competes in the top tier of Portuguese football and has the potential to challenge any opponent.
In the recent match against Djurgården IF from Sweden, The Brunos secured a 2-1 victory, with goals from Manu Silva and Nuno Santos. Despite a hard-fought game with several yellow cards on both sides, The Brunos showed their resilience and determination to come out on top. The interim coach of Djurgården, Roberth Björknesjö, brought an interesting background to the match, balancing his coaching duties with managing a successful food company specializing in Hungarian and Polish delicacies.
Looking ahead, The Brunos are set to face Mladá Boleslav from the Czech Republic in their next match. With their recent success and fighting spirit, fans can expect an exciting performance from the team as they continue their journey in the Europa Conference League. Stay tuned for more updates on The Brunos’ progress in the competition.