Portugal Campeonato Nacional Women

Portugal Campeonato Nacional Women

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Results

Date R Home vs Away -
03/24 15:00 18 [9] Clube de Albergaria Women vs Vilaverdense Women [12] 2-0
03/24 14:00 18 [11] CA Ouriense Women vs SCU Torreense Women [8] 2-3
03/24 11:00 18 [5] Maritimo Women vs SF Damaiense Women [6] 1-4
03/23 15:00 18 [4] Racing Power Women vs Valadares Gaia FC Women [7] 0-1
03/23 14:00 18 [1] Benfica Women vs Braga Women [3] 4-1
03/23 11:00 18 [10] Famalicao Women vs Sporting Women [2] 1-4
03/17 15:00 17 [12] Vilaverdense Women vs Racing Power Women [5] 0-1
03/17 11:00 17 [11] CA Ouriense Women vs Maritimo Women [5] 1-2
03/17 11:00 17 [8] SCU Torreense Women vs Valadares Gaia FC Women [7] 4-0
03/16 15:00 17 [2] Sporting Women vs Clube de Albergaria Women [9] 5-0
03/16 11:00 17 [3] Braga Women vs Famalicao Women [10] 3-1
03/15 15:00 17 [6] SF Damaiense Women vs Benfica Women [1] 1-1

The Campeonato Nacional Feminino (English: Women's National Championship), also known as Liga BPI for sponsorship reasons, is the top-tier women's association football league in Portugal. It is run by the Portuguese Football Federation and began in 1993. An initial ten teams compete in the league, which replaced the Taça Nacional as the highest level of women's football in Portugal. The current champions are Benfica, who won their third consecutive title in 2023. The most successful team is S.U. 1º de Dezembro, with 12 titles.

History

One of the first women's football national championship in Portugal began in 1985, under the title Taça Nacional. It included all clubs interested in participating and comprised two stages, in the first stage clubs were divided in different zone groups with the top clubs from each zone advancing to the second stage to decide the champion. Boavista dominated this competition, winning all its eight editions. The competition was renamed Campeonato Nacional for the 1993–94 season though keeping the same format. On the 1998–99 season, more matches were added to the competition as clubs not advancing to the championship stage played would play again between them. In 2001, the UEFA Women's Cup was created with the previous season winners of this competition qualifying to play on it. The Portuguese cup started on the 2003–04 season with all clubs competing on it.

In 2005, the Campeonato Nacional II Divisão was created, leaving only the top 6 teams on the first tier, each one playing the others 4 times with the bottom team being relegated. The competition was expanded for the 2009–10 season to 10 teams, playing each other twice, with top clubs advancing to a championship group and bottom teams to a relegation group. A supercup, played between the championship winners and cup winners, started in 2015.

For the 2016–17, the Portuguese Football Federation granted direct entrance to the first tier to four Primeira Liga teams, with Sporting CP, Braga, Estoril and CF Os Belenenses taking the spots. This teams had to keep the women's team for at least three seasons and introduce Under-19 sides to promote youth football. This way, Sporting CP and Braga became the first professional women's football teams in Portugal. That same season, the format was reverted to a single stage, where the 14 teams (reduced to 12 on the following season) play each other twice. The league cup was introduced for the 2019–20 season with teams qualifying through mid-season standings on the championship. That season was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal with no title awarded and no teams relegated. This was the first time no title was awarded since the creation of the competition. This led to a total of 20 teams on the first tier on the following season, requiring a format change for that season, with a first stage where teams are divided in two groups playing each other once with top teams advancing to a championship group and bottom teams to relegation groups.

The Portugal Campeonato Nacional Women is an exciting and highly competitive soccer tournament held annually in Portugal. It showcases the immense talent and skill of women's soccer teams from across the country.

The tournament brings together top-tier clubs and players, providing a platform for them to showcase their abilities and compete for the prestigious title of national champions. The participating teams represent various regions of Portugal, creating a sense of regional pride and rivalry.

The Portugal Campeonato Nacional Women features intense matches filled with fast-paced action, strategic gameplay, and breathtaking goals. The players demonstrate exceptional technical abilities, tactical awareness, and physical prowess, captivating both avid soccer fans and casual spectators.

The tournament is known for its high level of competitiveness, with teams battling it out on the field to secure victory. The matches are often closely contested, resulting in thrilling moments and unpredictable outcomes. The passion and determination displayed by the players make for an exhilarating viewing experience.

The Portugal Campeonato Nacional Women not only promotes women's soccer but also serves as a platform for the development and growth of the sport in the country. It inspires young girls to pursue their dreams of playing professional soccer and encourages equal opportunities in the sport.

With its rich history and tradition, the Portugal Campeonato Nacional Women has become a significant event in the Portuguese soccer calendar. It attracts a large and enthusiastic audience, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the stadiums. The tournament showcases the immense talent and dedication of women in soccer, contributing to the overall growth and recognition of the sport in Portugal.