Corinthians and Cruzeiro contest Women's Copa Libertadores final

For the third time in 18 editions, the CONMEBOL Women’s Libertadores will be decided between two Brazilian clubs. Corinthians and Cruzeiro will contest the final on Saturday (31) at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador, at a time to be announced by CONMEBOL. Making their debut in the competition, the Cabulosas will battle for their first title against the reigning three-time consecutive champions. The Brabas, who have six titles overall, are the tournament’s most successful team. Underlining Brazil’s dominance, São José (3 titles), Santos (2), Ferroviária (2) and Palmeiras have also lifted the trophy, as have Colombia’s Atlético Huila, Paraguay’s Sportivo Limpeño and Chile’s Colo-Colo. Perfect records Both teams head into the final with perfect records. In the group stage, Corinthians beat Chile’s Colo-Colo 2–0, Venezuela’s Caracas 7–0 and Independiente Santa Fé 5–1. Corinthians head into the Women’s Libertadores final with 21 goals scored and two conceded Credits: Staff Images Woman/CONMEBOL In the quarterfinals, they secured another commanding win, beating Independiente Dragonas 5–0. In the semifinals, the Brabas once again overcame Independiente Santa Fé, winning 2–1. Corinthians head into the final with 21 goals scored and just two conceded. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, beat LDU 2–1, Bolívar 3–0 and Olimpia 3–0 in the group stage. In their first knockout match, the Cabulosas secured a 3–0 win over Libertad. Facing Olimpia again in the semifinals, they advanced with a 1–0 victory thanks to a goal from Marília Furiel, the Brasileirão’s top scorer. Brasileirão top scorer Marília (right) scored the goal that sent Cruzeiro through to the Women’s Libertadores final Credits: Staff Images Woman/CONMEBOL The last title decider between Cruzeiro and Corinthians took place last year in the Women’s Brasileirão, with Corinthians coming out on top. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.