THE Benfica begins the defense of the Portuguese women’s football Cup at the home of Aldeia Nova, from the third division, dictated today the draw for the third round, held at Cidade do Futebol, in Oeiras.
In a round in which first division teams had to play as visitors, FC Porto, the finalist defeated in 2025/26, and Sporting play second division teams, Rio Tinto and Juveforce – ADC Ponte Vagos, respectively.
For its part, Torreense’s opponents are Feirense (third division), Valadares are Belenenses (fourth) and Sporting de Braga are Gil Vicente (second).
The third round matches will be held on the weekend of November 14th and 15th. The balls for the draw were collected by former Portuguese international and Taça de Portugal winner Carla Couto.
– Program for the 3rd round of the Portuguese Women’s Cup:
Gil Vicente (II) – Sporting de Braga (Liga)
Belenenses (IV) – Valadares (Liga)
Destreza Aventura (IV) – Racing Power (League)
Rio Tinto (II) – FC Porto (Liga)
Moreirense (IV) – Marítimo (Liga)
Aldeia Nova (III) – Benfica (Liga)
Leixões (III) – Vitória Guimarães (League)
Juveforce – ADC Ponte Vagos (II) – Sporting (Liga)
Albergaria (II) – Rio Ave (Liga)
Feirense (III) – Torreense (Liga)
Famalicão (II) – Real SC (II)
FC Ferreiras (III) – Tirsense (III)
Football Benfica (II) – AD Estação (IV)
Alverca (IV) – ADC Lobão (IV)
EFF Setúbal (II) – Amora (III)
Ouriense (II) – A-Dos-Francos (IV)
