Brazilian Women's National Team Closes 2025 With a Resounding 5-0 Victory Over Portugal

The Brazilian Women's National Football Team ended the 2025 season on a high note with a dominant 5-0 win against Portugal in a friendly match held at the Municipal Stadium in Aveiro, Portugal. The match drew a crowd of over 15,000 spectators, witnessing Brazil's commanding performance from the outset.

Brazil wasted no time, as Gabi Zanotti scored the opening goal within the first minute, assisted by Dudinha's precise cross. Ludmila then doubled the lead at 16 minutes with a well-executed counterattack, catching Portuguese goalkeeper Inês Pereira off guard. Dudinha herself scored the third goal just before halftime after capitalizing on a defensive error, leaving Brazil with a strong 3-0 advantage at the break.

In the second half, Brazil continued to dominate, with Isabela scoring her first goal for the national team around the 73rd minute from a corner kick. Bia Zaneratto sealed the victory by successfully converting a penalty in the final moments of the game, marking her 45th goal for Brazil.

Ludmila, who celebrated her birthday on match day, expressed her happiness with her goal and reflected on the team's growth through the year, noting the valuable lessons learned from earlier setbacks, including a recent 3-1 loss to Norway. This emphatic victory served as a strong recovery and statement of the team's quality and progress.

Additionally, the Brazilian Under-17 team also marked a triumph by defeating Morocco 2-1 in the U-17 World Cup quarterfinals, with player Dell scoring both goals, including a decisive late winner.

This victory over Portugal signifies the Brazilian women's team’s momentum heading into future competitions, showcasing key player performances and an effective attacking style that highlighted their dominant form at the close of 2025.