Sport Lisboa e Benfica is the club with the most players represented in the Under-17 Women's National Team squad for Round 2 of Qualification for the European Championship in that category, which takes place between March 1st and 7th at the City of Football.
Matilde Matos 16 yrs old
In total, eight Benfica players are part of the group of 20 athletes called up by the coach for the decisive phase of the European qualification: Carolina Delgado, Carolina Fernandes, Francisca Fernandes, Laura Rilhó, Madalena Loução, Matilde Matos, Raquel Vitorino and Sara Macedo.
Portugal will face three demanding challenges: Hungary (March 1st, at 4 pm), Kosovo (March 4th, at 4 pm) and Spain (March 7th, at 2 pm), all held at the City of Football, where the places for access to the final phase of the European Championship in that category will be decided.
The national delegation is scheduled to meet on Monday, February 23rd, at 1 PM, followed by an intense training schedule throughout the week and a preparatory practice match before their competitive debut.