2025 in review: Corinthians’ journey to the Women’s Libertadores title

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·29 de diciembre de 2025

2025 in review: Corinthians’ journey to the Women’s Libertadores title

By Mirella Ramos / Central do Timão Editorial Team

The 2025 season concluded with yet another historic chapter for Corinthians women's football. Undefeated, the club from Parque São Jorge won the Conmebol Libertadores Feminina for the sixth time, extending its continental dominance. The Central do Timão continues the special series of year retrospectives and recalls the journey of the Brabas towards their sixth South American championship.

Group Stage

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Corinthians began their campaign in the 2025 Libertadores Feminina in Group A. The debut was against Independiente del Valle from Ecuador at the Florencio Sola Stadium in Buenos Aires. The teams drew 1-1, with a goal scored by Gabi Zanotti for Timão. After opening the scoring with a penalty, Corinthians saw the Ecuadorians equalize in the final moments of the match.

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In the second round, the Brabas secured their first victory in the tournament by thrashing Always Ready from Bolivia 11-0 at the Deportivo Morón Stadium. The goals were scored by Ariel Godoi (twice), Thaís Regina (twice), Dayana Rodríguez, Letícia Monteiro (twice), Gabi Zanotti, Duda Sampaio, Gi Fernandes, and Jhonson. The result secured Corinthians four points and an impressive goal difference.

Qualification was confirmed in the third round against Independiente Santa Fe from Colombia. In a match held again at Florencio Sola, Corinthians won 1-0, with a goal by Gabi Zanotti. With the victory, the Brabas finished the group stage with seven points and a goal difference of 12, securing the top spot in Group A.

Quarterfinals

In the quarterfinals, Corinthians faced Boca Juniors from Argentina at the Deportivo Morón Stadium. The alvinegra team won 4-0 and secured a spot in the semifinals of the competition. Gabi Zanotti was the standout player, scoring three goals, while Jhonson completed the score for the Brabas.

Semifinal

The semifinal pitted Corinthians against Ferroviária in a match held at Florencio Sola Stadium. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time with a goal by Mariza for Timão, the decision went to penalty kicks. Goalkeeper Nicole was decisive by saving one penalty, and Corinthians won 6-5, securing their place in their sixth Libertadores Feminina final.

Final

In the continental final, Corinthians faced Deportivo Cali from Colombia, also at Florencio Sola. After a goalless draw in regular time, the title was once again decided by penalties. The Brabas converted all their kicks with Gabi Zanotti, Vic Albuquerque, Thaís Ferreira, Mariza, and Jhonson, winning 5-3.

With the victory, Corinthians claimed their sixth Libertadores Feminina title, their third consecutive one. The team finished the campaign undefeated and confirmed their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history, with titles won in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The sixth title also secured a spot in the Copa das Campeãs, to be held in January 2026 in London, England.

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