Benfica opens Estádio da Luz, player admits: This is home to me | OneFootball

Benfica held a special session at the Estádio da Luz to celebrate the women’s national six-time championship title, in an atmosphere marked by the closeness between players and fans. The squad led by Ivan Baptista was present on the stadium pitch, where they signed shirts, scarves and other Club merchandise, as well as taking photos with Benfica supporters. One of the standout figures was Lúcia Alves, who shared very emotional words about her connection to the Glorioso.

"For me, this is home. I always try to stay close to the fans and show on the pitch what they are off it. Everyone knows I’m a Benfica fan, and the way I wear this shirt on the pitch ends up carrying a little bit of them in there with me," she began.

The Benfica full-back also reinforced her strong emotional bond with the supporters. "It’s always important to receive the fans’ affection, especially up close like this. I’m someone who really likes people, and I think this is part of it — being able to receive this affection and understand that they follow our journey, whether at the club or with the national team," she added.

Lúcia Alves ended with a direct message to Benfica’s supporters. "I feel they are part of my family, and I try to enjoy it as much as I can and thank them in the best way possible", she concluded, in a celebration that strengthened the bond between the team and the fanbase after yet another historic season.

It is worth mentioning that the Portuguese footballer, honoured with a Cosme Damião Award, is one of the most influential names in the women’s squad under Ivan Baptista, given her longevity and experience wearing the eagle on her chest. Lúcia Alves’ contract ends in the summer, but she intends to stay at the Luz, having already denied rumours of a possible move to Porto.

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