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Libertadores Femenina 2026 begins in Quito with opening match results
The 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina has commenced in Quito, Ecuador. In Group A, defending champions Corinthians secured a 2-0 victory over Chile's Colo-Colo.
In Group B, Palmeiras defeated Universitario 1-0, with Brena scoring the decisive goal. The match was marked by a medical emergency when Universitario's Milagros Rolón required oxygen and a stretcher due to breathing difficulties, potentially exacerbated by the altitude in Quito.
In Group D, Libertad of Paraguay drew 1-1 against Deportivo Cali of Colombia. Ramona Martínez scored for Libertad in the 70th minute, while Yessica Bermeo equalized for Cali in stoppage time.
The tournament features 16 teams competing for the continental title, with Ecuadorian clubs Independiente del Valle and Liga de Quito also participating in the competition.
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CONMEBOL · CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina · Colo-Colo · Corinthians · Emily Lima · Jaque Ribeiro · Milagros Rolón · Palmeiras · Quito · Universitario · Vic Albuquerque
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Corinthians is scheduled to play against Caracas of Venezuela next.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vic Albuquerque scored the first goal for Corinthians in the fourth minute of the match.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jaque Ribeiro scored the second goal via a penalty kick in the second half.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory placed Corinthians at the top of Group A.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Corinthians defeated Colo-Colo 2-0 in the first round of Group A of the Women's Libertadores.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Corinthians is seeking its fourth consecutive continental title.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match was played at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The penalty was confirmed following a VAR review.