Corinthians defend perfect quarter-final record in Brasileirão Feminino | OneFootball

Corinthians begin another Brazilian Women’s Championship quarterfinal campaign this Monday (31), carrying an impressive record at this stage of the competition. Since the tournament adopted the quarterfinal format in 2017, the Brabas have played in this round nine times and advanced to the semifinals on every occasion.

Their tenth appearance begins against Cruzeiro. At 7:15 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão visit the Minas Gerais side at Arena Independência in Belo Horizonte for the first leg. The second and decisive match is scheduled for September 7 at 5 p.m. (Brasília time), with Corinthians as the home side and the stadium still to be confirmed.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

So far, Corinthians’ quarterfinal record is impressive not only because of the qualifications. Across the nine editions played between 2017 and 2025, there were 18 matches, with 17 wins and just one draw. That means Alvinegro have never been beaten at this stage of the Brazilian Women’s Championship.

During that period, the Brabas scored 44 goals and conceded only nine. Their points percentage stands at 96.3%, while the previously mentioned 94.44% corresponds to the 17 wins in 18 matches.

Corinthians have never been eliminated in the quarterfinals

The run began in 2017, when Corinthians faced Ferroviária. After winning the first match 2-1 away from home, the team sealed qualification with a 4-0 victory in the return leg.

The following year, Ponte Preta were the opponent. Timão won both matches, 1-0 and 2-0, before continuing their run and claiming the first Brazilian title in club history.

São José, Grêmio, Kindermann, Real Brasília and Cruzeiro were the opponents eliminated between 2019 and 2023. Throughout that entire span, Corinthians maintained a 100% record in quarterfinal matches.

The only match without a win came in 2024. In the first leg against Red Bull Bragantino, the teams drew 1-1. Even so, the Brabas kept the streak alive by winning the return leg 1-0 and securing another place among the four best teams in the country.

In 2025, Bahia were the obstacle. Corinthians opened the tie with a 2-1 win and confirmed qualification with another victory, this time 2-0. Erika and Duda Sampaio scored the goals in the second leg.

Cruzeiro have already been a victim of Corinthians’ streak

Monday’s opponent has already crossed paths with the Brabas at this same stage of the tournament. In 2023, Corinthians and Cruzeiro also faced each other in the quarterfinals.

In the first match, played in Minas Gerais, Timão won 2-1. Then, in front of their home fans, they secured qualification with a 4-2 victory. The aggregate score therefore ended 6-3 in favor of Corinthians.

Now, three years later, the teams are once again battling for a place in the semifinals, but with an even more significant recent history between them.

Cruzeiro and Corinthians met in the 2025 Brazilian Women’s Championship final. In the first leg, played at Arena Independência, they drew 2-2. In the decisive clash, Timão won 1-0 at Neo Química Arena and lifted yet another national trophy.

This season, however, the Minas Gerais side had the upper hand in their meeting in the first phase. On May 18, Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 3-2 at Arena do Jacaré.

Brabas seek tenth straight qualification

The quarterfinal performances reflect the hegemony Corinthians have built on the national stage. The club currently has seven Brazilian Women’s Championship titles, won in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The last six editions ended with the Brabas lifting the trophy.

The only season since the women’s team was reactivated in which Corinthians did not play in the quarterfinals was the very first one, in 2016. In that edition, however, the format was different. After the opening stage, the qualified teams were split into two groups, and the top two in each group advanced directly to the semifinals. Timão were eliminated in that second stage.

Since the quarterfinal format was adopted in 2017, Corinthians have not fallen at this stage a single time. Against Cruzeiro, therefore, the Brabas take the field to defend a streak that now spans nine editions.

Check out all of Corinthians’ matches in the Brazilian Women’s Championship quarterfinals

2025 – Bahia Corinthians 2 x 0 Bahia Bahia 1 x 2 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 4 x 1 on aggregate

2024 – Red Bull Bragantino Corinthians 1 x 0 Red Bull Bragantino Red Bull Bragantino 1 x 1 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 2 x 1 on aggregate

2023 – Cruzeiro Corinthians 4 x 2 Cruzeiro Cruzeiro 1 x 2 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 6 x 3 on aggregate

2022 – Real Brasília Corinthians 1 x 0 Real Brasília Real Brasília 0 x 2 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 3 x 0 on aggregate

2021 – Kindermann Corinthians 6 x 0 Kindermann Kindermann 1 x 4 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 10 x 1 on aggregate

2020 – Grêmio Corinthians 2 x 1 Grêmio Grêmio 0 x 3 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 5 x 1 on aggregate

2019 – São José Corinthians 1 x 0 São José São José 1 x 4 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 5 x 1 on aggregate

2018 – Ponte Preta Corinthians 2 x 0 Ponte Preta Ponte Preta 0 x 1 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 3 x 0 on aggregate

2017 – Ferroviária Corinthians 4 x 0 Ferroviária Ferroviária 1 x 2 Corinthians Qualification: Corinthians, 6 x 1 on aggregate

Now, Corinthians will try to extend that mark against Cruzeiro. If they confirm qualification, they will reach a tenth straight semifinal in ten quarterfinal appearances since the format was introduced.

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