Corinthians hold open session amid absences before Brasileirão Feminino final | OneFootball

Corinthians held an open session at CT Dr Joaquim Grava on Thursday as they prepared for Saturday’s Brasileirão Feminino final first leg against São Paulo at Neo Química Arena.

According to Meu Timao, the Brabas warmed up, met briefly with staff, then worked on stretching, high-intensity runs, build-up from the back and pressing in tight spaces.

During the media window, forward Gabi Zanotti was absent and defender Erika stayed off the pitch. Midfielder Ana Vitória trained separately as she continues rehabilitation after an abdominal muscle injury.

Kick-off is 16:30 on Saturday. Head coach Emily Lima will be without centre-back Thaís Regina, sent off in Monday’s semi-final second leg against Bahia.

The return is on 3 October at the same time at Morumbis, where São Paulo host after a superior first-phase campaign.

Corinthians finished second on 38 points from 17 matches, behind São Paulo on 41. They beat Cruzeiro 1-0 and 3-1 in the quarters, then Bahia 1-0 away and 1-0 at home.

São Paulo led the first phase, then edged past Grêmio with a draw and a win and eliminated Flamengo with two victories.

The rivals renew the 2024 final, won by Corinthians 3-1 at Morumbis and 2-0 in Itaquera. Corinthians are record champions with seven titles and in a 10th straight final, while São Paulo contest only their second. The head-to-head stands at 18 wins, five draws and seven defeats in 30 meetings, with goals 51-33 in Corinthians’ favour.

Source: Meu Timao

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