Corinthians name XI for Brasileirão Feminino quarter-final first leg at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Corinthians have named their side to face Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Brasileirão Feminino quarter-finals at Arena Independência, kick-off 19:15.

Head coach Emily Lima is without three players: Juliete with Achilles inflammation, Dayana Rodríguez with a muscle problem and Ana Vitória with an abdominal injury. According to Meu Timao, Letícia Teles is out, nearing a move to Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia estimated at 600,000-800,000 dollars, R$3.1m-R$4.1m, potentially the second biggest in Brazilian women's football and a Corinthians record.

Corinthians start with Nicole, Gi Fernandes, Thaís Regina, Érika, Thaís Ferreira, Tamires, Duda Sampaio, Gabi Zanotti, Jaqueline, Belén Aquino and Jhonson. Bench options for the five changes allowed include Lelê, Gisela Robledo, Andressa Alves, Ariel Godoi, Ivana Fuso, Vic Albuquerque, Paola Garcia and Duda Mineira.

Cruzeiro’s Jonas Urias names Claudia, Giménez, Capelinha, Vitória Calhau, Bedoya, Pri Back, Milena, Gisseli, Vanessinha, Marília Furiel and Byanca Brasil.

This is the 15th meeting, Corinthians leading 10 wins, two draws and two defeats. Cruzeiro won the latest on 18 May, 3-2 at Arena do Jacaré.

The clubs met in the 2025 final, a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Arena Independência before Corinthians won 1-0 at Neo Química Arena, Thaís Ferreira sealing a seventh national title.

Corinthians reached the knockouts after finishing second with 12 wins, two draws and three defeats, totalling 38 points. The return leg is Monday at 17:00, venue to be confirmed, and if the aggregate is level the tie goes to penalties. The winners face Palmeiras or Bahia.

Source: Meu Timao

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