Corinthians focus on defence for Brasileirão Feminino quarter-finals | OneFootball

On the morning of this Saturday (29), Corinthians continued their preparations for the decisive clash against Cruzeiro in the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. The first match of the knockout stage will take place on Monday at 7:15 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Independência.

The schedule began with strength work in the gym. Then, out on the pitch, the Brabas warmed up before taking part in a tactical training session led by Emily Lima, with special attention to positioning and adjustments to the defensive system. The Corinthians squad will still have one more training session before the trip and the first quarterfinal match. The final workout is scheduled for Sunday morning.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Corinthians Agency

Corinthians and Cruzeiro will meet again in a Brazilian Women’s Championship knockout stage after deciding the title of the competition last season. On that occasion, the first leg ended in a 2-2 draw. In the return match, played at Neo Química Arena, Corinthians won 1-0 and lifted the trophy. Thaís Ferreira scored the goal that secured the Brabas’ title.

However, the situation is different this season. In 2026, the two teams have faced each other only once, during the first phase of the Brazilian Women’s Championship, and Cruzeiro came out on top. The match, valid for the 11th round, ended with a 3-2 win for the team from Minas Gerais, a result that gives the opponent the upper hand in the clubs’ only meeting this year.

Before the start of the knockout stage, Corinthians still have two activities scheduled over the weekend to finalize preparations for the first leg.

In the qualifying stage, the Brabas finished their campaign in second place with 38 points, only three fewer than São Paulo, who topped the first phase. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, finished the same stage in seventh place with 28 points.

The team that comes out on top in the clash between Corinthians and Cruzeiro will advance to the semifinals of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. In the next round, the qualifier will face Palmeiras or Bahia.

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