2025 in review: relive Corinthians’ journey in the women’s Paulistão

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·28 décembre 2025

2025 in review: relive Corinthians’ journey in the women’s Paulistão

By Mirella Ramos | Central do Timão Editorial Team

The Brabas, the greatest champions of the Women's Paulistão with four titles (2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023), entered the state championship as the big favorites, just as they are in other tournaments, after all, they are the largest women's football project in Latin America. In a championship made up of 11 teams, the top four advance to the semifinals, and those ranked fifth to eighth compete in the Copa Paulista.

In the 2025 edition, Corinthians, led by Lucas Piccinato, finished the classification phase in first place with 35 points in 14 rounds, with 11 wins, two draws, and one loss, as well as 32 goals scored and 6 conceded. In the semifinals, the Alvinegro team faced São Paulo, who finished fourth with 21 points. The other matchup was between Palmeiras and Ferroviária.

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Semifinals

After eliminating São Paulo in the semifinals, Corinthians secured a spot in the state final. In the first leg, played at Arena Barueri under the rival's home advantage, the Brabas won 2-1, with two goals from Jhonson. São Paulo pulled one back in the first half with Crivelari, but goalkeeper Lelê played a decisive role by saving a penalty in the final minutes of the first half.

In the return leg, held at Neo Química Arena, Corinthians won again by 2-1, this time coming from behind. São Paulo opened the scoring with Kaká from the penalty spot, but Timão responded in the second half with goals from Duda Sampaio and Jaqueline, closing the aggregate score at 4-2 and confirming their place in the Women's Paulista final.

Final

In the final, Corinthians were defeated by Palmeiras on aggregate. In the first leg, played at Arena Barueri, the Brabas lost 5-1, in a match dominated by the alviverde team. The only Corinthians goal was an own goal, scored by Pati Maldaner, amid the rival's offensive pressure.

In the second leg, held at Canindé, Corinthians beat Palmeiras 1-0, but the result was not enough to overturn the deficit from the first match. Thus, the Brabas finished as runners-up in the 2025 Women's Paulistão.

The match at Canindé marked the end of the 2025 season for the Brabas. With two titles—the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores—and runner-up finishes in the Paulistão and the Supercopa do Brasil, Corinthians ended the year with great achievements. Now, the Brabas' focus turns to the 2026 season, which will begin with their debut in the Champions Cup, the first FIFA Women's Club World Cup. On January 28, Timão will face Gotham FC from the United States, in London, England.

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