Cruzeiro’s six-match route to a first women’s Libertadores title

The debut began with three group wins

Cruzeiro beat LDU Quito, Bolívar and Olimpia to score eight goals and concede one in the group. Sixteen clubs from the ten CONMEBOL member associations started the competition. The top two in each group advanced, creating an eight-team knockout field. Source 1 Source 3

Cruzeiro played Olimpia twice in the same tournament

After a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Libertad, Cruzeiro met Olimpia again and won the semifinal 1-0. It went into the final with five wins and four clean sheets. The repeat meeting came from the knockout bracket, following their earlier game in the group. Source 1 Source 3

The final was decided after eight match goals

Corinthians led 3-0 early in the second half in Quito. Cruzeiro came back to draw 4-4 and won the shootout 5-4. The title was Cruzeiro’s first in its debut tournament. Corinthians entered the final with six previous titles, including the preceding three. Source 1 Source 2

The continental title creates another competition opportunity

CBF reported a US$2 million winner’s award and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. It identified Barcelona as Cruzeiro’s scheduled semifinal opponent. The Libertadores result also counts toward a separate FIFA club competition in 2028, which is distinct from the 2027 event. Source 2

Sources

• CBF final preview and results from Cruzeiro’s first five matches
• CBF match report and prize for the 2026 women’s Libertadores final
• CONMEBOL 2026 group-stage draw and competition format