About CD Aves

CD Aves was a Portuguese football club based in Vila das Aves, in the municipality of Santo Tirso. Founded in 1930, the club became known for its red and white colours and its strong connection to the local community. Although Aves spent much of its history in the lower divisions of Portuguese football, the club managed to reach the Primeira Liga on several occasions and earned respect for its competitive spirit.

The greatest achievement in the club’s history came during the 2017–18 season when CD Aves won the Taça de Portugal for the first time. In the final, the team defeated Sporting CP, creating one of the biggest surprises in modern Portuguese football. That victory secured qualification for European competition and marked the most memorable moment in the club’s existence.

Despite this historic success, the club later faced severe financial and administrative problems. After relegation from the Primeira Liga in 2020, CD Aves withdrew from professional competition and eventually ceased operations in its original form. A successor organization, Clube Desportivo das Aves 1930, was later created to continue football traditions in the town. Even after its dissolution, CD Aves remains remembered for its remarkable cup victory and passionate supporters.