Pacos de Ferreira is a Portuguese football club based in the town of Pacos de Ferreira. Founded in 1950, the club has a relatively short but eventful history. Despite being a small club, Pacos de Ferreira has managed to establish itself in the top tier of Portuguese football, the Primeira Liga, for several seasons. The club's home venue is the Estadio da Mata Real, which has a capacity of around 5,000 spectators. Pacos de Ferreira is commonly known as "Os Castores" (The Beavers) due to the beaver being a symbol of the town. The club's major accomplishments include winning the Taca de Portugal in the 2008-2009 season, which was a remarkable achievement for a club of their size.