The air is thick with expectation. The first real silverware of the season, the Supercup, is just days away for Benfica’s women’s football team. This Sunday, under the lights at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, they face Torreense at 5:15 PM. For any team, lifting that first trophy sets the tone. For a side like Benfica, it feels like a necessary step.
Rute Costa, the team’s Portuguese international goalkeeper, spoke openly about their goals. “We aim to win every competition we enter,” she declared. “We put in serious work, take responsibility, and most importantly, we have great faith.” She made it clear what Sunday means. “Winning this first trophy of the season is definitely what we want.”
Another key player, Diana Gomes, joined Benfica this season. She knows finals can be tricky. “It’s a 50/50 game,” Gomes admitted. But she quickly added, “Our team is ready. We work hard every single day to make sure we can win this Supercup.” For her, it’s about starting the 2025/26 season on the very best note.
Victory isn’t just about the players on the field. The support from the stands also plays a huge part. Rute Costa emphasized this point. “Our fans are always there, very active in cheering us on,” she explained. “We need them to keep believing in our efforts and to keep supporting us. They are truly vital to everything we do.”
These reflections on the upcoming big match came during a recent team outing. Rute Costa, Diana Gomes, Catarina Amado, and Marit Lund took time to visit the Espaço Casa store in Seixal this past Wednesday. They met with people, but their focus remained firmly on the challenge ahead.
