Seleção Brasileira of The clash ends the 2025 season for Brasil, who are looking to recover after the 3-1 defeat to Noruega last Friday. Arthur Elias leads the team in preparation for the Copa of the Mundo Feminina in 2027, which will be played at the Brasil.
The match takes place during Data Fifa, broadcast live on the Sportv channel and GE TV on YouTube. Ambas teams arrive at the clash with different objectives: Brasil aims to close the year with a positive result, while Portugal tries to improve their recent performance at home.
The Estádio Municipal of Aveiro, with a capacity for around 30 thousand fans, hosts the duel on European soil. The cultural proximity between Brasil and Portugal adds anticipation to the event.
Preparation of teams in Aveiro
The Brazilian delegation arrived in Ílhavo, a city neighboring Aveiro, on Sunday, November 30th, and held the last training session on Monday, December 1st, at the match stadium itself. Arthur Elias used the activity to define the starters, focusing on tactical adjustments after the setback against Noruega.
Portugal, in turn, trained in similar conditions, with an emphasis on defense, which conceded goals in recent games. Coach Francisco Neto called up experienced players for the clash.
The support of the Brazilian community in Portugal should show up in good numbers, driven by organizations like Movimento Verde Amarelo.
Recent moments of the national teams
Brasil won Copa América Feminina undefeated in August 2025, with historic victories over Inglaterra and Itália. Sob Elias, since October 2023, the team has 25 wins in 38 matches, but lost three times during the year, including the last friendly.
- Defeat to Noruega by 3 to 1, on November 28, at Espanha.
- Previous streak of eight unbeaten games ended.
- Titles include Copa América and preparatory to 2027.
Portugal played 13 games in 2025, with two wins, three draws and eight defeats, scoring 11 goals and conceding 35. The team fell in the group stage of the Eurocopa Feminina in July.
History of confrontations between Brasil and Portugal
The teams have already faced each other in past editions of friendlies and official tournaments. Brasil has the advantage in recent duels, with victories by elastic scores in 2019 and 2022.
In 2023, a 1-1 draw highlighted the Portuguese women’s growing balance. Este year, the confrontation serves as a test for both in the Copa cycle of Mundo.
Statistical data shows Brasil with 70% average ball possession in European games, while Portugal bets on quick counterattacks. Arbitragem will be led by a Portuguese official, with VAR available.
The event reinforces ties in Ibero-American women’s football, with exchanges of experiences between coaches.
Probable lineups and absences
The Brazilian formation must prioritize balance between defense and attack, with possible returns of spared players. Lorena must defend the goal, while Bia Zaneratto leads the offensive sector.
Probable holders of Brasil:
- Lorraine; Bruninha, Tarciane, Isa Haas, Mariza and Yasmin.
- Duda Sampaio, Angelina; Tainá Maranhão, Bia Zaneratto and Dudinha.
- Technician: Arthur Elias.
Portugal has a casualty of Kika Nazareth, with an injury to his left ankle. The Portuguese team relies on a creative midfield to put pressure on.
Probable holders of Portugal:
- Patrícia Morais; Bea, Diana Gomes, Carole Costa and Catarina Amado.
- Tatiana Pinto, Dolores Silva and Andreia Faria; Ana Capeta and Telma Encarnação.
- Technician: Francisco Neto.
Last-minute adjustments may occur, depending on final training.
Expectations for the duel on Portuguese soil
Arthur Elias highlighted in a press conference the importance of the game for the team’s maturity, aiming for Copa in 2027. PSG’s Isabela side mentioned intense preparation despite the short period of joint training.
The stadium at Aveiro offers synthetic grass, adapted for high speeds, which favors the Brazilian style. Capacidade limited suggests sold out tickets for local fans.
Weather in Aveiro predicts temperatures of 12°C in the evening, with the possibility of light rain, influencing long pass strategies.
The match contributes to the global development of women’s football, with broadcast reaching millions of viewers on América of Sul and Europa.
Individual highlights in both teams
Bia Zaneratto, Brazilian top scorer with seven goals in 2025, emerges as the main threat to the Portuguese goal. Sua partnership with Dudinha has generated assists in 40% of attacks.
Alongside Portugal, Telma Encarnação shines with speed on the wings, scoring three goals this year. Midfielder Andreia Faria organizes plays, with a successful pass rate above 85%.
Other names to watch include Angelina, in the Brazilian half, and Dolores Silva, Portuguese captain, with experience in European leagues.
These profiles raise the technical level of the friendly.
Future calendar after the friendly
Brasil pauses activities until February 2026, focusing on renewals of calls. The team plans camps at Europa for game simulations.
Portugal continues with friendlies in January, preparing Nations League. Ambas aim to qualify for continental tournaments.
Women’s football gains visibility with events like this, integrating international agendas. The CBF monitors performances to make adjustments to the main squad.
