FC Twente in European football includes the games which are played by FC Twente in competitions organised by UEFA.
FC Twente made its European debut in the 1969âÂÂ70 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, following a strong domestic campaign. The club was eliminated in the first round by FC Rouen, marking the beginning of its continental journey.
The 1970s were FC Twente's breakthrough in European football. They reached the semi-finals of the 1972âÂÂ73 UEFA Cup, where they were eliminated by Borussia Mönchengladbach. Their biggest achievement came in the 1974âÂÂ75 UEFA Cup, where they advanced to the final after defeating teams like Juventus and Dukla Prague. However, in the final, they were heavily beaten by Borussia Mönchengladbach, losing 0âÂÂ0 away and 1âÂÂ5 at home.
FC Twente participated in various European competitions throughout the decade but failed to replicate its earlier success. The club's most notable run was in the 1983âÂÂ84 UEFA Cup, where they reached the third round before being knocked out by Panathinaikos.
During the 1990s, FC Twente had a resurgence, frequently qualifying for the UEFA Cup. Their best run came in the 1997âÂÂ98 UEFA Cup, reaching the third round. In 1998âÂÂ99, Twente qualified for the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds but were eliminated by FK Partizan, missing out on the group stage.
FC Twente became a regular in the UEFA Cup, advancing to the Round of 16 in 2006âÂÂ07, where they lost to Getafe. Their consistent domestic performances ensured European qualification almost every season.
This decade marked TwenteâÂÂs greatest European success. After winning the 2009âÂÂ10 Eredivisie, they qualified for the 2010âÂÂ11 UEFA Champions League group stage, finishing third in a group with Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, and Werder Bremen, which sent them to the Europa League knockouts. They reached the quarter-finals of the 2010âÂÂ11 Europa League, where they were eliminated by Villarreal. FC Twente continued participating in European competitions but struggled to advance beyond the group stages.
After a period of absence, Twente returned to European football in the 2022âÂÂ23 UEFA Europa Conference League. They reached the playoff round but were eliminated by Fiorentina, narrowly missing out on the group stage.