Corinthians focus on defensive work before Brasileiro Feminino quarter-final at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Corinthians sharpened their defensive shape on Saturday as they prepared for Cruzeiro in the Brasileiro Feminino quarter-final, with the first leg scheduled for Monday at 19:15 at Arena Independência.

According to Meu Timao, the morning began with strength work in the gym, followed by on-pitch warm-ups and a tactical session led by coach Emily Lima that prioritised defensive aspects. The squad will complete two weekend sessions, finishing with a final run-out on Sunday morning.

The clubs meet again in a knockout tie after contesting last season’s final. The first leg ended 2-2, and Corinthians clinched the title with a 1-0 second leg at Neo Química Arena, scored by Thaís Ferreira.

In 2026 the recent head-to-head favours the Minas Gerais side, with Cruzeiro winning 3-2 in the 11th round of the regular phase, the teams’ only meeting this season.

Corinthians finished the first phase second on 38 points, three behind São Paulo. Cruzeiro were seventh with 28. The winners will face Palmeiras or Bahia in the semi-finals.

Source: Meu Timao

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