Cruzeiro beats Olimpia 1-0 to reach first-ever Libertadores Femenina final
Marilia's second-half goal sends the Brazilian side to the continental final against Corinthians.

KEY POINTS
- Cruzeiro reached its first Libertadores Femenina final
- Marilia scored the only goal in the 1-0 win over Olimpia
- The semifinal took place on October 28 in Quito, Ecuador
- Olimpia played with ten players after Villalba's red card
- Cruzeiro will play Corinthians in the final on October 31
Cruzeiro reached the final of the 2026 Copa Libertadores Femenina for the first time in its history. The Brazilian team defeated Olimpia of Paraguay 1-0 on Wednesday, October 28, in Quito, Ecuador.
Marilia scored the winning goal early in the second half. Byanca Brasil hit the crossbar with a free kick in the fourth minute, and Marilia converted the rebound with a thigh finish.
“The tension gave way to the emotion of the Cabulosas, who celebrated the historic qualification in their first participation in the continental competition.”
The match was physical and disjointed, with few clear chances. Byanca Brasil had headed wide from a Gaby Rodriguez cross in the 21st minute of the first half.
Olimpia finished the game with ten players after Villalba received a second yellow card in the 27th minute for fouling Gisseli during a counterattack.
Cruzeiro will face Corinthians in the final on Saturday, October 31, at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium, also known as Casa Blanca, in Quito. The kickoff time has not yet been confirmed.
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