Promotion joy in the Azores and in Madeira

Santa Clara and Nacional up, Marítimo still fighting

The Primeira Liga was without any island clubs for the first time in 39 years in 2023/24, but the situation has been rectified in double quick time.

In the penultimate round of matches in the Segunda Liga this Sunday, Azorean outfit Santa Clara won to confirm they bounce straight back up to Portugal’s top flight, Nacional da Madeira joined them, and Marítimo are still in with a shout of making it a trio of island promotions.