Corinthians ready for Paulistão Feminino opener v São Paulo | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the morning of this Wednesday (6), at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, Corinthians wrapped up its preparations for its debut in the Paulista Women’s Championship. That is because the Brabas will host São Paulo this Thursday (7), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha. In 2024, Timão finished as runners-up in the state championship after losing to Palmeiras in the final. Their last Paulista title in the women’s competition came in 2023.

The Corinthians Women’s squad began the day’s training with a strength session in the gym. After a warm-up that already included tactical aspects, head coach Emily Lima led a session focused on marking adjustments, as well as defensive and offensive set-piece drills. Both teams are in good form this season, as they currently sit first and second in the Brasileirão Feminino, respectively.

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The Brabas are top of the table with 22 points, while their rivals are right behind with 20. The two teams will face each other again next Monday (11), also at 9:30 p.m., in the 10th round of the first phase of the national tournament, at the same venue as the state championship clash. In an interview with Corinthians TV, forward Jaqueline previewed the Majestoso derby.

“It’s going to be a difficult match. We know the quality of the São Paulo team, but I believe we are prepared for this game. It’s an important match and we need the win. We’re ready and eager to play,” she said.

At Parque São Jorge since 2022, Jaqueline has recorded 47 goals and 21 assists in 150 matches wearing the Corinthians shirt (115 as a starter), with 112 wins, 24 draws, and 14 losses — an 80% success rate. She is among the 10 top scorers in the history of the women’s team at Corinthians, which was reactivated in 2016.

In total, she has won 15 titles, spread across the Brazilian Championship, Paulistão, Supercopa do Brasil, Copa Paulista, and the Conmebol Libertadores.

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