Women's football

This Thursday, October 16, starting at 8:00 pm, the Benfica women's football team will face Arsenal, the current European champion, at the Estádio da Luz. In a game where the 12th man will play a key role, Tomás Araújo called on Benfica fans to attend.

The Estádio da Luz opens its doors to women's European nights, and the support of Benfica fans is essential! This Thursday, October 16, Benfica faces Arsenal, the current European champion, at 8:00 pm, in a match for gameweek 2 of the Women's Champions League group stage. In a clash where the atmosphere at the Cathedral will be a point in favor of the Inspiradoras, Aursnes left a message for the fans.

In Turin, on matchday 1 of the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase, the Inspiradoras faced off against Juventus (2-1). Back in Lisbon, Benfica's women's soccer team, in addition to the Liga BPI game this Sunday, October 12, at 11:00 am against Valadares Gaia, is also already thinking about the round 2 of the Champions League against Arsenal. The setting for Thursday's game (October 16, 8:00 pm) couldn't be more special, as it will be held at the Estádio da Luz. At 11:00 am on Wednesday, for 15 minutes, the Eagles will open their training session to the media. The press conference with coach Ivan Baptista and one player is scheduled for 2:30 pm. Accreditations for the Champions League close at 12 noon on Tuesday, the 14th.

Cristina Prieto received the awards for Best Player and Top Scorer in the 2024/25 Liga BPI at Benfica Campus, distinctions given at the end of the season and which have now been handed to the Spanish forward. The trophies were delivered by Sofia Teles (FPF) and Constança Macedo (BPI), celebrating a season of great distinction for the red striker. “It turned out to be a season that went very well for me. These awards reflect that, but without my teammates, they would not have been possible”, she said in statements to BTV. Her ambitions for 2025/26 are renewed and include “improving” individually and continuing to “win titles”. “We want more. We already have our first goal [Super Cup] and we are preparing for it”, she said.