The 2020-21 campaign delivered a historic European return for Paços de Ferreira as Capital do Móvel surged to a spectacular 5th-place finish in the Primeira Liga. Under the astute guidance of manager Pepa, the team secured a coveted spot in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League, marking their first continental qualification in eight years. Leading the charge was the powerful Brazilian striker Douglas Tanque, whose 9 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on defensive solidity and tactical discipline. It was a standout year that re-established the club as a formidable force in Portuguese football and remains a defining chapter in the modern history of the Castores.