Corinthians clinch 2026 Libertadores spot after Brasileiro final | OneFootball

The Corinthians are guaranteed a spot in the Women's Copa Libertadores of 2026. Last Sunday, Timão qualified for the continental competition directly by advancing to the Brazilian Women's Championship final for the ninth consecutive time.

Timão, in fact, celebrated the qualification with a post on social media. “On to America! With the qualification for the Brasileirão final, #AsBrabas have secured their presence in the next edition of the CONMEBOL Women's Libertadores!”, the club celebrated.

The Corinthians are the current two-time champions of the Women's Libertadores and are going for the three-peat in this season's edition. The draw for the groups of the first phase will be carried out by Conmebol and is scheduled for this Friday, starting at 12h (Brasília time).

The 2025 edition of the Women's Libertadores is initially scheduled to take place in October. In addition to Corinthians, two other Brazilian clubs are confirmed in the competition: São Paulo and Ferroviária.

Corinthians' As Brabas have five titles in the Libertadores. The Alvinegro lifted the trophy in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and also in 2024.

The game that secured Corinthians' spot in the Libertadores

Corinthians drew 2-2 with São Paulo this Sunday at Canindé, but secured a spot in the final with an aggregate score of 4-2, having won the first leg at Pacaembu 2-0.

Timão opened the scoring against São Paulo 26 minutes into the first half. After a poor clearance by goalkeeper Carlinha, Mariza took advantage of the rebound and scored the first for the Alvinegro team at Canindé.

São Paulo's response didn't take long. At 35, Serrana made a beautiful cross to Aline Mineira, who scored at first attempt, equalizing the score. However, at 43, Andressa Alves put Corinthians back in the lead.

At the end of the first half, São Paulo had a penalty in their favor. However, goalkeeper Nicole saved the shot. At20 minutes into the second half, São Paulo tied the game for the second time. Isa faced goalkeeper Nicole and scored the second for Tricolor.

The Brazilian Women's Championship Final

The decision of the Brazilian Women's Championship is scheduled to take place on the 7th and 14th of September, at times to be defined by CBF. Having had a better decision in the sum of the first phase and the knockout, Corinthians will decide the final at home.

Next games for Corinthians women's team

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