Cruzeiro lose but go through to their first ever Brasileirão Feminino final | OneFootball

On a historic morning at Estádio Independência, Cruzeiro secured an unprecedented spot in the final of the Brazilian Women's Championship. Despite a 2-1 defeat to Palmeiras, the advantage built in the first leg (3-1) ensured the celestial team's qualification and marked an unforgettable day for Minas Gerais football.

Attendance Record at Independência

The match recorded an attendance of 13,533 people, the highest ever in the history of women's football in Minas Gerais. This number surpassed the previous record of 7,829 fans, set in 2021 in the final of the Campeonato Mineiro against Atlético-MG at Mineirão.

The game also set the highest attendance at Independência in 2025, surpassing the 6,004 present at the América vs. Cruzeiro men's State Championship match.

How the Match Went

Palmeiras started better and opened the scoring at the end of the first half with Poliana, after a corner kick and a mistake by goalkeeper Camila. In the second half, Cruzeiro responded: Marília equalized at the 20-minute mark, and Isa Haas even turned the game around, but the goal was disallowed for offside. In the final stretch, Amanda Gutierrez scored the visitors' second goal.

The 2-1 win for Palmeiras was not enough, and Cruzeiro advanced with a 4-3 aggregate score, thanks to their victory at Arena Barueri.

An Impressive Campaign

Cruzeiro's journey in the Brasileirão is one to behold. The team finished the first stage in the lead, with 36 points (11 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss). In the quarterfinals, they eliminated Red Bull Bragantino with a 0-0 draw away and a 2-0 win at home.

By reaching the final, Cruzeiro also achieved another historic feat: qualification for the 2026 CONMEBOL Women's Libertadores.

Final Against Corinthians

In the grand final, Cruzeiro will face Corinthians, who finished second in the initial phase and knocked out São Paulo in the semifinals (4-2 on aggregate). The São Paulo team is seeking their sixth consecutive title — and seventh overall — in their ninth straight final.

CBF will still determine the venues and times, but the expected dates are the next two Sundays, September 7 and 14.

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