Supercopa Feminina 2026: Zaneratto, Tapia fire Palmeiras to title | OneFootball

Bia Zaneratto and Tapia shone in Palmeiras' 2026 Women's Supercup titleCredits: Divulgação/X/@Palmeiras_FEM and Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

Bia Zaneratto and Kathe Tapia were key players in Palmeiras' 2026 Women's Supercup title over Corinthians on Saturday afternoon (7), at Arena Barueri, in Barueri (SP). In regular time, which ended in a 1-1 draw, the forward scored the goal for the green-and-white team. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper saved three penalty kicks in the shootout.

Back at the club after two years, the forward, known as the Empress, reached her 56th goal for the Palestrinas with a precise header at the 39th minute of the first half. In an interview with CBF TV, she highlighted the joy of returning to the team and already being decisive in winning the tournament that officially opened the women's football calendar.

“It's so good to come back and already be a champion. It's the first game of the year, and we're still getting into rhythm, but to already be a champion, at home, is a great happiness. (...) And scoring a goal makes it even more special. A forward lives for goals, but I try to help the team in the best way possible. Today it was with a goal, it won't always be like that, but to start (the year) by winning a final and scoring is very special,” celebrated Palmeiras' number 10.

Bia Zaneratto celebrates winning the 2026 Women's SupercupCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

In the second half, despite both Palmeiras and Corinthians' efforts, neither team found the net again. The outcome was decided by penalties. First, Bia Zaneratto converted, and Colombian Tapia saved Gabi Zanotti's attempt. The teams alternated successful kicks until Palmeiras' Glaucia missed her shot. Brena, from Palmeiras, also missed, and Jhonson had the chance to give the title to Corinthians. But Tapia denied her and kept Palmeiras' dream alive.

The goalkeeper's crowning moment came with Tamires, whose penalty was saved by Tapia, to the delight of fans, players, and coaching staff—all champions of the 2026 Women's Supercup.

“When I arrived at Palmeiras, I wanted to make my mark in the club's history. I think I've been helping the team feel more secure in decisive moments like this. I told the girls to shoot with full confidence, because I was going to save (penalties). I promised to save two, I saved three, and the important thing is that the title stayed with us so we can carry this energy into all the tournaments ahead,” celebrated Tapia, who has been with Palmeiras since 2023.

Kathe Tapia saved three penalties in the 2026 Women's Supercup and was decisive for Palmeiras' titleCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

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