SL Benfica and CJ Almeida Garrett advance in EHF European League

Portuguese women's handball teams SL Benfica and CJ Almeida Garrett have both advanced to the third qualification round of the EHF European League.

SL Benfica secured their progression with a dominant 41-21 victory over Croatia's Zrinski Cakovec in Cakovec. Following a 31-16 win in the first leg in Lisbon, Benfica finished the tie with an aggregate score of 72-37. Goalkeeper Matilde Rosa was noted for her performance, recording 27 saves, while Catarina Bernardino scored eight goals in the second half.

CJ Almeida Garrett also moved forward after defeating Cyprus's Youth Union of Athienou 31-16 in Vila Nova de Gaia. This victory followed a 37-15 win in the first leg, resulting in a 68-31 aggregate score. This marks the team's debut season in European competitions.