Corinthians face São Paulo this Thursday in Paulistão opener | OneFootball

Corinthians begin their Paulista Women’s Championship campaign this Thursday (7) in a derby against São Paulo. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, the venue for the Brabas’ first match in the state competition.

The team coached by Emily Lima comes into the clash on a high and will try to maintain the strong run built over the past few weeks. Timão have won seven of their last eight matches this season and currently sit atop the Brazilian Women’s Championship, holding a two-point advantage over tonight’s rival.

Photo: Victor Lannes/Corinthians

Since returning from the Teal Rising Cup, a friendly tournament held in the United States, Corinthians have maintained a high level of performance. The Brabas beat Juventude 1-0, defeated Ferroviária 3-1, and also overcame Grêmio 2-0.

So far, the only derby Corinthians have played in 2025 was against Palmeiras, and the results were not positive. In the Supercopa do Brasil in February, the teams drew 1-1 in regular time, but their rival came out on top in the penalty shootout, 3-2. Then in March, in Emily Lima’s first match in charge of the team, Timão suffered a 3-2 comeback defeat.

Probable Corinthians lineup

For this Thursday’s match, the coaching staff are awaiting possible important returns. Defensive midfielder Ana Vitória returned to training with the squad last Tuesday and could be included in the matchday roster. The player had been sidelined after taking a knock during Brazil national team training back in April and missed Corinthians’ three most recent matches.

Center-backs Agustina and Thaís Regina are also hoping to return. Both are still recovering from physical issues suffered at the start of the season. Agustina is being treated for a muscle injury in her left calf, while Thaís Regina is recovering from surgery on her left ankle.

The probable Corinthians lineup for the derby is: Nicole; Gi Fernandes (Ivana Fuso), Thais Ferreira, Erika and Tamires (Juliete); Dayana Rodríguez (Letícia Monteiro), Andressa Alves and Duda Sampaio; Belén Aquino, Jaqueline and Gabi Zanotti.

Officiating crew

The match will be refereed by Jéssica Aparecida Milani. The assistant referees are Daniel Luis Marques and Marcela de Almeida Silva. Ana Caroline D’Eleuterio de Sousa Carvalho will serve as the fourth official, while José Cláudio Rocha Filho will be responsible for VAR operations.

Broadcast

Fans will be able to watch the derby exclusively on SporTV, Grupo Globo’s subscription channel. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will publish full coverage with the main highlights of the match and postgame interviews.

Next match

After this Thursday’s Majestoso (7), the Brabas’ next opponent will once again be São Paulo, but this time in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will take place next Monday (11) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha.

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