Corinthians reveal behind-the-scenes of women's win over São Paulo | OneFootball

On the night of last Monday, the 25th, Corinthians released, on its YouTube channel, behind-the-scenes footage of the Brabas’ 2-0 victory over São Paulo at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, in the first leg of the Women’s Brasileirão semifinals.

The video, published by Corinthians TV, starts by showing moments of celebration and the players’ smiles during the victory, interspersed with flashbacks of locker room conversations before the match. Next, the footage shows the team’s warm send-off as they leave the hotel, organized by Fiel Fazendinha, complete with purple smoke and chants of encouragement.

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Inside the bus, the athletes are seen singing “Vou Cantar Pro Timão Ganhar,” a parody of a Tim Maia classic. In the locker room, the atmosphere starts off relaxed, with plenty of banter among the players, but soon gives way to focus. During the warm-up, the team prepares intensely and listens to the pre-match talk from coach Lucas Piccinato.

“Here comes a point that I think will be fundamental, which is the mental part, the fourth pillar of this thing. Facing the opponent, dueling, looking at everything we built this year against this opponent and bringing it out at the most important moment, which is today,” the coach began lightly.

“Remember the Supercopa, how painful it was to lose. Remember in Santana de Paranaíba, how hard it was to see the opposing players cursing, saying ‘chupa, Corinthians’. Keep all of that and let it out in one hour. Mentally, go in to destroy the opponent. Don’t give them any chance in the match. Let’s duel with the opponent at all times. It’s stuck in our throats and today is the day to let it out. We made it our home last week, let’s make it our home again. If there are rival fans, f*** it. It’s our home!” he concluded.

Piccinato’s speech referenced Corinthians’ tough moment against São Paulo. Before this match, Timão had gone three games without a win against their rival in 2025, including the draw that led to losing the Supercopa title on penalties. After the talk, the players went onto the field to finish warming up at the stadium. Shortly before kickoff, there was a moment of prayer, focus, and final instructions from the coaching staff.

The video also features a special new edition with goals from Jaqueline and Dayana Rodríguez, as well as the best moments from each half of the Majestoso. The players’ celebrations are highlighted, while halftime shows Piccinato adjusting tactical details and motivating the team. Despite the lead on the scoreboard in the first half, the coach didn’t let the intensity drop:

“You’re not going to win a semifinal against a team like this if you don’t fight like h***, if you don’t give your 100%, if you’re not tuned in to every single play. You have to be sharp, if you’re not, do this (makes a substitution sign with his hand), there are subs for everyone. Don’t let the adrenaline drop,” the coach emphasized.

With this victory, Corinthians took the lead in the race for a spot in the Women’s Brasileirão grand final, breaking an uncomfortable streak against their rival and regaining confidence for the return leg.

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