Tamires and Andressa Alves hail Corinthians resilience, assess Paulista dominance before Brasileirão final | OneFootball

Corinthians Women have cast 2026 as a test of resilience, with Tamires and Andressa Alves underlining unity, mental strength and São Paulo’s sway in the women’s game ahead of their 10th straight Brasileirão final.

According to Meu Timao, the pair spoke at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava before hosting São Paulo at 16:30 on Saturday at Neo Química Arena, a title decider between two Paulista sides. Corinthians are the competition’s record champions with seven titles. Across 30 meetings with São Paulo, they have 18 wins, five draws and seven defeats, scoring 51 and conceding 33.

Tamires said the year has demanded courage and persistence across the department, pointing to early tests at the Copa das Campeãs in England, where they faced Gotham and Arsenal on level terms. She noted the toll of the calendar, daily setbacks and recent heavy rain in training, adding that togetherness steadied their form.

She used a boat analogy to stress shutting out outside noise, saying the group shielded themselves to avoid leaks from within. That consistency, she argued, carried them to another final with a prepared, self-aware squad.

Andressa echoed that the Brasileiro grows tougher each season, so reaching another final deserves real value. She added that many doubted they would make the decider, yet the team worked quietly and stayed on task.

Assessing Paulista dominance, Andressa cited the high standard of the Campeonato Paulista as a driver, while praising Bahia’s campaign and Cruzeiro’s support despite injuries. Tamires highlighted long-term planning by the Federação Paulista de Futebol and greater TV exposure, noting six broadcasters now show the league live, and said São Paulo’s model is influencing projects in Minas Gerais and the South.

Source: Meu Timao

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