Corinthians midfielder previews Internacional clash in Women's Brasileirão | OneFootball

Corinthians host Internacional this Saturday afternoon (22) at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, in a match valid for the 17th and final round of the first phase of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship. The club from Parque São Jorge is seeking all three points to secure first place in the competition’s overall standings.

At the moment, the Brabas have the following record: 12 wins, two draws, and two losses — 41 goals scored and 15 conceded. At CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, the players wrapped up preparations by starting the day with activation work in the gym. Later, head coach Emily Lima made adjustments for the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul. Finally, set-piece plays were also worked on.

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In an interview with Corinthians TV, the club’s official YouTube channel, midfielder Vic Albuquerque spoke about her expectations for the clash, highlighting the importance of finishing the first phase of the national competition in first place overall in order to play the knockout rounds at home.

“Well, this is the most important game of the entire group stage because of qualification. We want to qualify in first place so we can play the knockout rounds at home. During the week, it was important to emphasize how important this game is so we go in focused and carefully assess what they have been doing in other matches, so that we arrive well prepared and can get the win,” she said.

Across her two spells with Corinthians so far, the No. 17 has made 276 appearances (196 as a starter), with 215 wins, 38 draws, and 23 losses — an 82.5% success rate. In addition, she has won 18 titles, including the Brazilian Championship, Conmebol Libertadores, Supercopa do Brasil, Campeonato Paulista, and Copa Paulista.

Corinthians head into the match against Internacional relying on their positive historical record against the side to secure the best campaign in the first phase. Emily Lima’s squad is also looking to achieve its longest unbeaten run of the season.

At the moment, the Brabas are on a four-match unbeaten run, with three wins (Flamengo – 1 x 0; Santos – 4 x 1; Mirassol – 4 x 1) and one draw (Bahia – 1 x 1). The matches were played in the Campeonato Paulista and the Brasileirão. Between May and June, the club from Parque São Jorge had the same streak, beating Mixto, Palmeiras, and Ferroviária, as well as drawing against Santos.

Players one booking away from suspension

The Brabas have four players one booking away from suspension for the match against Internacional in the final round of the first phase: center-back Letícia Teles, defensive midfielder Dayana Rodríguez, attacking midfielder Gabi Zanotti, and forward Jhonson.

Corinthians Women’s current run

Bahia 1 x 1 Corinthians – 08/15/2026 – 2026 Brazilian Women’s ChampionshipMirassol 1 x 4 Corinthians – 08/12/2026 – 2026 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipCorinthians 4 x 1 Santos – 08/09/2026 – 2026 Brazilian Women’s ChampionshipFlamengo 0 x 1 Corinthians – 08/03/2026 – 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship

Unbeaten run in 2025

Corinthians 2 x 1 São Paulo – 12/04/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipSão Paulo 1 x 2 Corinthians – 11/22/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipCorinthians 3 x 0 Realidade Jovem – 11/16/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipFerroviária 0 x 0 Corinthians – 11/13/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipPalmeiras 0 x 0 Corinthians – 11/10/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipCorinthians 3 x 1 São Paulo – 11/01/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista ChampionshipCorinthians 0 x 0 Deportivo Cali – 10/18/2025 – 2025 Women’s LibertadoresCorinthians 1 x 1 Ferroviária – 10/15/2025 – 2025 Women’s LibertadoresCorinthians 4 x 0 Boca Juniors – 10/11/2025 – 2025 Women’s LibertadoresCorinthians 1 x 0 Independiente Santa Fe – 10/08/2025 – 2025 Women’s LibertadoresCorinthians 11 x 0 Always Ready – 10/05/2025 – 2025 Women’s LibertadoresCorinthians 1 x 1 Independiente Del Valle – 10/02/2025 – 2025 Women’s LibertadoresTaubaté 0 x 3 Corinthians – 09/27/2025 – 2025 Women’s Paulista Championship

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