Sao Paulo wins first women's title, sets South American attendance record

Sao Paulo claimed their first Brasileiro Feminino title on Saturday with a 1-1 draw against Corinthians at Morumbis, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory after winning the first leg in Itaquera. The match drew 49,405 spectators, setting a new South American attendance record for a women's club match and generating R$ 821,925 in revenue.

Bia Menezes opened the scoring for Sao Paulo in the 10th minute, but Juliete equalised for Corinthians eight minutes later following a mistake by goalkeeper Carlinha. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Carlinha saved a Gabi Zanotti penalty after a VAR review, preserving the aggregate lead.

“It was a story of a movie; there was nothing to take away from the perfection of this trajectory.”

Coach Thiago Viana praised the team's resilience and the historic atmosphere, noting the side finished the first phase as leaders and knocked out Gremio and Flamengo en route to the final. The triumph ended Corinthians' run of six consecutive national titles.

Bia Menezes said the squad had been underestimated at the start of the season and credited the collective effort for the achievement. The victory completed a "perfect trajectory" for the club, according to Viana, combining sporting success with a continental attendance landmark.