Corinthians visit Cruzeiro for Brasileirão Feminino quarter-final first leg | OneFootball

Corinthians begin their Brasileirão Feminino quarter-final on Monday, visiting Cruzeiro at Arena Independência at 19:15, seeking a first-leg advantage as they chase an eighth national title.

Meu Timao reports that Corinthians head into the knockouts after a strong regular phase. They finished second with 12 wins, two draws and three defeats, totalling 38 points. They lost top spot in the final round, beaten 3-1 by Internacional at Fazendinha as São Paulo moved above them.

Cruzeiro endured a mixed campaign and finished seventh. The sides have already met this year, a 3-2 Cruzeiro win at Arena do Jacaré on 18 May, and this tie also reprises the 2025 final.

Points from the knockouts are added to regular-season totals to decide home advantage later in the bracket. Corinthians could still reclaim first place and host any final. If they progress, they will face Palmeiras or Bahia.

Record champions with seven titles, including six straight from 2020 to 2025, Corinthians have three wins, one defeat and one draw in their last five. They beat Taubaté 6-2 at Fazendinha last time to reach the Paulista Feminino play-in.

Coach Emily Lima is set to be without left-back Juliete, Achilles inflammation, and Dayana Rodríguez with muscular issues, while Andressa Alves should return from a hamstring problem. Elizabete Esmeralda Cordeiro dos Santos Gomes will referee, with VAR in operation under Elmo Alves Resende Cunha. The match is live on SporTV.

Source: Meu Timao

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