Lillestrøm SK begin their Europa League journey at home against Portuguese side Torreense on Thursday 17 September. The match at Åråsen kicks off at 21:00 local time, with the team arriving with confidence after a 2-0 win over Vålerenga last weekend.
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Form is on an upward curve
The team's last five matches show a positive trend with three wins, one draw and one loss. The latest performance, a 2-0 victory over Vålerenga, was secured with goals from Ruben Gabrielsen and Thomas Lehne Olsen. The week before, Felix Vá and Fredrik Gulbrandsen provided the goals in an important 2-1 away win at Brann. This provides a solid foundation ahead of the European fixture.
Injury news affects the squad
The manager, however, must plan without three players currently sidelined with injury. Espen Bjørnsen Garnås, Camil Jebara and Karl Linus Alperud are all out and will not be available for the match against Torreense. This means other players must step up in an important European context.
The opponents, Torreense, have had a mixed summer with results in Portuguese football. Their last match ended in a 0-1 loss to Porto in early August. Lillestrøm's objective is clear: to carry their good home form into the Europa League and secure a strong start to the group stage. The team's top scorer this season, Felix Vá with five goals, will be a central figure in the attack. The match is broadcast live on TV 2 Sport.
