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Leiria painted red and white: thousands of Sunderland fans invade the city for match against Torreense

Thousands of visiting fans are gathered in Leiria's Praça Rodrigues Lobo for the UEFA Europa League match between Torreense and Sunderland, scheduled for 17:45 today, 15 October. Approximately 5,000 supporters are expected to attend the game at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.

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If you are in or traveling through Leiria today, 15 October, expect significant crowds, potential traffic congestion in the city center, and an increased police presence due to the large influx of visiting football fans.

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