Benfica was placed in Series A of the Women's Football League Cup, following the official draw held at the Cidade do Futebol facilities. The Super Cup winners will compete against Braga, Torreense, Racing Power and Porto in this initial stage of the tournament, which features ten teams divided into two groups of five. The top two teams in each group secure qualification for the semi-finals.
The reds' debut in the competition will take place away from home, in a demanding trip to Braga's ground in the first round. The journey continues later with the home match against Porto for the red fans, providing a classic of Portuguese football in the tournament.
In the fourth round of the calendar, the Benfica side travels to Torreense's field to dispute three more important points in the standings. The group stage ends with the home duel against the Racing Power team in the fifth round of the competition.