Corinthians keeper eyes decisive derby in Women’s Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Corinthians’ women’s team wrapped up preparation on Friday morning (29) for their next match of the 2026 season, the last one before the break for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place between June 11 and July 19. On Saturday morning (30), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), the Brabas will visit Palmeiras at Allianz Parque in a single-leg match for the third round of the women’s Copa do Brasil.

The Corinthians squad began their final training session before the Derby with activation work in the gym. Afterwards, head coach Emily Lima led drills focused on defensive organization and transition. Finally, set pieces and penalty kicks were practiced. It is worth remembering that Corinthians already won the women’s Copa do Brasil in 2016, defeating São José in the final.

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After that, the tournament was only played again last year, when the Brabas ended up being eliminated by São Paulo, losing 3-1 in Santana de Parnaíba in the quarterfinals. In an interview with Corinthians TV, goalkeeper Nicole commented on expectations for the clash against their archrivals.

“Playing in a derby is always very important, regardless of the competition or the circumstances. Every match matters, but a derby has a different feel to it. It’s an important competition, and we’re going all out in search of this win”, she said.

Signed at the beginning of 2024 after a spell abroad, Nicole has made 58 appearances for Corinthians (57 as a starter), with 38 wins, 14 draws, and six losses — a 73.56% success rate. In addition, she has won four titles: the Brazilian Championship (2024 and 2025) and the CONMEBOL Libertadores (2024 and 2025).

For the match, the following players are still expected to be unavailable: goalkeeper Rillary (discomfort in her right elbow), center-backs Agustina Barroso (muscle contracture related to scar tissue in the soleus muscle of her left leg) and Thaís Regina (has started training with the group under load management), as well as midfielder Juliana Passari (has begun training with the squad under load management).

Throughout the history of this fixture in the women’s game, Corinthians and Palmeiras have faced each other 32 times, with 17 Corinthians wins, seven draws, and eight victories for the Barra Funda side — 53 goals scored and 32 conceded.

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