Woman emulates male counterpart in volleyball. Benfica competes for championship in all-black uniforms.
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Just like the nail-biting finale of the men's volleyball championship, the women's showdown has taken a suspenseful turn too. The latest battle between Benfica and Sporting de Braga ended in a 0-3 win for Benfica, resulting in a 2-2 standoff in the fourth game.
The match at Minho saw Benfica outperforming their rivals, closing the game in a swift three sets - 21-25, 22-25, and 14-25. Quite surprisingly, Sporting had a 2-0 advantage in the final, but Benfica managed to claw their way back and evened the game in the third and fourth sets. That's a complete reversal of fortunes compared to the men's volleyball match at Luz, where Benfica had held a 2-0 lead and then let it slip to a tie.
So, the stage is set for a rematch, with Benfica hosting Sporting de Braga at the Luz Pavilion on Thursday to decide the national women's champion - a day following the men's volleyball finale, which will also be held at the same venue.
By the way, if you're into international women's volleyball, you might be intrigued to know that the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League was won by Zhetysu, who beat Vietnam's VTV Bình Điền Long An in a dramatic four-set match.
As for the 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship, LMU put up a fantastic fight against TCU, but eventually fell short with a 3-2 loss in the final. In both of these tournaments, the decisive match had ended by the end of April 2025.
So, while there seems to be no other open-ended national women's volleyball championship final, it's worth keeping an eye on the battle between Benfica and Sporting de Braga on Thursday!
In the world of Portuguese sports, the upcoming clash between Benfica and Sporting de Braga in football promises to be exciting, just like their recent volleyball match. Similarly, Benfica, victorious in the volleyball court, seeks to replicate their success on the football field.
