In the run-in, Benfica defender offers future update: At this moment... | OneFootball

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·7 May 2026

In the run-in, Benfica defender offers future update: At this moment...

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The future is not something that matters to Lúcia Alves at this moment. During the celebrations of winning yet another league title, the Benfica defender, who is nearing the end of her contract, stressed that the goal is to finish the competition in the best possible way against Rio Ave and then win the Portuguese Cup as well, in the Clássico against Porto.

"I don’t think much about the future, I think about the present and try to enjoy myself on the pitch", began Benfica’s number 13, speaking to the national press and shifting the focus away from what may happen at the end of the season. It is worth recalling that our newspaper reported that the Dragons showed interest in the Benfica player.


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"Right now we are focused on Rio Ave, on taking the three points, then comes the Cup, and our ambition is always to bring another trophy to this museum", said the Portuguese international on the sidelines of the crowning event for the six-time national champions, which brought together many supporters celebrating with Ivan Baptista’s team.

"We will give our all, as always, and in the end may the best team win", assured Lúcia Alves, making a promise about Benfica’s next two commitments, with the Reds two matches away from wrapping up another season in which they have already won the Liga BPI title, with two rounds still left to play.

given her longevity and experience wearing the eagle on her chest. Lúcia Alves’ contract expires in the summer, but she intends to stay at Luz.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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