Tondela

Tondela built their reputation as one of Portuguese football’s most resilient smaller clubs. Founded in 1933 in the town of Tondela in the Viseu District, the club spent decades in the lower divisions before reaching the Primeira Liga for the first time in 2015. Their home ground, the Estádio João Cardoso, holds just over 5,000 spectators, making every home match an intimate affair. Known for their fighting spirit and ability to punch above their weight, Tondela famously reached the Taça de ...