Leixões Sport Club was formed in 1907, this makes them one of Portugal's most historic sports clubs.<br />Although not known to many clubs in Europe in the modern game, in the 1960s they managed to win the Cup of Portugal (against F.C.<br />Porto 1n 1961) and featured regularly in the European Competitions.<br />They then disappeared in the late 70's into the lower echelons of Portuguese football and were seemingly forgotten, but in 2002 they returned to the main stage with a tremendous Cup run, defeating Sporting Braga 3-1 away to secure a place in the final and the UEFA Cup next season.<br />They lost 1-0 to Sporting CP, who also became national champions that year.<br />The following season they lost 5-3 on aggregate to Greek side PAOK Salonika after winning the first leg 2-1 at home, being eliminated in the first round of the UEFA Cup.<br />That same year, they romped to the Segunda Divisão (Division Two) title with 94 points and with it, they gained promotion to the Liga de Honra.<br />In 2004 they just avoided relegation back to Division Two and finished 14th. (*)