Benfica on the hunt for trophies unveil new faces against Torreense | OneFootball

As they prepare for the official start of the season, the Benfica women's team is getting ready to take the field against Torreense, in what will be a rematch of the Portuguese Cup final, but this time, counting for the Super Cup. Hours before kickoff, Ivan Baptista has already released the list of call-ups, which includes a surprise.

According to the Record newspaper, which had access to a list shared yesterday, the coach, who replaced Filipa Patão, the architect of the national pentachampionship, has called up all available players for the duel with the team from the West. However, one of the surprises is the inclusion of Carolina Tristão, a player who is only 16 years old.

However, the surprises in the list presented by Ivan Baptista do not stop there. In addition to the 16-year-old midfielder, the youngest in the women's squad, the coach also called up Caroline Moller, a player who recently joined the Club from Real Madrid. It should also be noted that Salomé Prat, who was signed from Torreense, is also included in the squad.

Conversely, there were some prominent names from last season who were left out of this afternoon's match. As far as could be determined, Joana Silva, Lara Martins, Pauleta, and Andréa Falcon are not options for Ivan Baptista, joining the injured Ana Borges and Andreia Norton, who will not play this season.

It should be noted that the Super Cup, just like in the men's game, will mark the kickoff of the new women's football season in Portugal. After losing the cup to Torreense, the Eagles are looking to avenge the surprising defeat and win the first trophy of the Ivan Baptista era at the helm of Benfica.

Check the list of call-ups here:

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