Benfica women capture Super Cup for second year running

Benfica Women captured their second straight Portuguese Super Cup after defeating Sporting on penalties after the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw. The outcome was the same as last season when the two cross town rivals faced off in a match up that saw Benfica also defeat Sporting in additional extra time 4-1.

The Benfica women have now captured three of the last four competitions and get set to kick off their league campaign this weekend as they look to capture their fourth straight league title. Benfica's top rivals for the crown this season will be Sporting, Braga and Famalicao. The four clubs have finished one, two, three and four the past three seasons.

Benfica finds out Taca da Liga group

The Taca da Liga third round group phase has been set with Benfica learning their group members for the 2023/24 title earlier today. Benfica are joined by first division side Arouca and second division side Aves.

Benfica will play a game a piece against both clubs with the top team in the group advancing to the Final Four. Benfica will travel to face Arouca on October 31st and then host Arouca on November 22nd.

Benfica have captured the Taca da Liga seven times with their last victory coming in 2016.

Botafogo want to make Gabriel loan permanent

Brazilian side Botafogo are hoping to keep midfielder Gabriel permanently when his loan move from Benfica expires at the end of the current year, as the 29 year old has become a key piece to the surprising first place club.

Gabriel joined Botafogo in the summer of 2022 once it became clear that incoming manager Roger Schmidt did not see the midfielder in his plans for the season. Benfica acquired Gabriel from Leganes in the summer of 2018 for €9.6M but Botafogo are hoping that they can land Gabriel for a cost effective price before his loan deal runs out.

Gabriel made 100 appearances for Benfica across all competitions in his time at the club, scoring five goals while providing seven helpers.