Gil Vicente is a Portuguese professional football club based in Barcelos, currently competing in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football. The team plays its home matches at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, a modern stadium that opened in 2004. Founded in 1924, the club is named after the famous Portuguese playwright Gil Vicente, symbolizing the cultural heritage of the region. The club's history is marked by periods of yo-yoing between the top two divisions, with a passionate local fanbase known as "Gilistas." A peak era arrived in the early 2000s when the club consistently competed in the Primeira Liga and enjoyed a famous run to the UEFA Cup, marking their greatest European adventure. In the modern era, after winning the Liga Portugal 2 in 2021, Gil Vicente has re-established itself in the top division, often playing an attractive, attacking style of football. The team culture is deeply rooted in the Minho region, with a fiercely loyal support and a rooster as its mascot, a symbol of Barcelos. Gil Vicente is a historic club that brings top-flight football and immense pride to the city of Barcelos.