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Cruzeiro defeats Corinthians on penalties to win Women’s Libertadores

Cruzeiro claimed their first Women’s Libertadores title by defeating Corinthians on penalties after a 4-4 draw in Quito, Ecuador.

1 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Cruzeiro defeats Corinthians on penalties to win Women’s Libertadores — Archive photoPhoto: Biblioteca Nacional · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The final of the Women’s Copa Libertadores, held on Saturday (31) at the Estadio Casa Blanca in Quito, Ecuador, culminated in Cruzeiro's victory over Corinthians. The match, marked by a dramatic turnaround, ended in a 4-4 tie after 90 minutes, leading to a penalty shootout.

Corinthians started the match dominating, establishing an impressive early lead of 3-0. However, Cruzeiro responded and, during the second half, managed to equalize, maintaining pressure until the final whistle.

According to reports, it was an electrifying match that kept fans on edge until the last moment. Cruzeiro leveled the score at 4-4, forcing the penalties, where they triumphed 5-4.

Cruzeiro defeats Corinthians on penalties to win Women’s Libertadores — Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Danielcuei assumed (based on copyright claims). · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

This victory marks Cruzeiro's first title in the history of the competition. The Minas Gerais team not only defeated Corinthians, who were aiming for their fourth consecutive title, but also denied them the chance for a 'tetra'.

The match was broadcasted on various platforms, allowing fans to follow the final live. Among the channels that aired the game were Sportv, NSports, Cazé TV, Xsports, UOL, and Gol Brasil.

Cruzeiro's victory is a significant milestone in its history, as the team secured the title in their debut at the Women’s Libertadores, showcasing a memorable and distinctive performance in the competition.

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