Benfica ended the tenth round of the League with their eighth victory, this time defeating Racing Power in the Algarve (5-0). Under the watchful eye of Kika Nazareth in the stands, the Eagles reached the break with goals from Nycole Raysla – in the first minute and in the 36th minute – by Anna Gasper (19m) and defender Susan Duah, who conceded an own goal in the 26th minute. To close, Carissa Boeckmann – introduced in the 77th minute – made it 5-0 in the 90th minute. Thus, the five-time defending champions remain in the isolated lead, with eight wins and two draws, that is, 26 points, seven ahead of Sporting. On Saturday, the Lionesses drew 0-0 in Guimarães. Benfica's calendar is followed by the last round of Group A of the League Cup, with a reception for the leaders, Valadares Gaia, on Saturday (3pm). At risk of being overtaken by Sp. Braga, the Eagles are forced to beat an opponent already qualified for the semi-finals. As for Racing Power, they remain in eighth place in the championship, with 10 points, four points clear of the relegation zone. Also on Saturday (3pm), Racing Power visits Sporting to decide the second place in Group B of the League Cup. Rio Ave has already secured access to the semi-finals. After 10 rounds in the League, Benfica and Sporting are followed by Valadares de Gaia on the podium, with 17 points, two ahead of Torreense. At the bottom of the table, Damaiense is 10th and last, with six points, equal to Rio Ave (9th). Other results Damaiense 0-3 Sp. Braga; Marítimo 2-1 Rio Ave; Valadares Gaia 2-0 Torreense.
