# Cruzeiro advances in Copa Libertadores Femenina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cruzeiro-debut-in-copa-libertadores-femenina
> Updated: 2026-10-24T14:04:27.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 5.

Brazilian clubs continue their progress in the Copa Libertadores Femenina. Palmeiras secured a spot in the quarterfinals following a 3-1 comeback victory against Argentina's Belgrano in Quito, Ecuador. In Group C, Cruzeiro advanced to the knockout stage after a 3-0 victory against Bolívar, led by a hat-trick from Byanca Brasil. 

In the quarterfinals, Cruzeiro secured a place in the semifinals with a 3-0 victory over Paraguay's Libertad. After a scoreless first half, goals from Vanessinha and Leticia Alves, followed by a penalty from Byanca Brasil, sealed the win. Making its continental debut, Cruzeiro remains undefeated in the tournament and is scheduled to face Olimpia in the semifinals on Wednesday, October 28.

Other quarterfinal matchups include Palmeiras against Santa Fe, Corinthians against Dragonas IDV, and Deportivo Cali against Olimpia.

## Claims

- Cruzeiro defeated Bolívar 3-0 in the Copa Libertadores Femenina. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Byanca Brasil scored a hat-trick during the match. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Cruzeiro has qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bolívar has one point in Group C after the match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Byanca Brasil leads the tournament's top scorer list with four goals. (single source)
- Byanca Brasil has scored 68 goals for Cruzeiro in 106 matches. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Cruzeiro advances to women's Libertadores semifinals

Cruzeiro's women's team reached the Libertadores semifinals after defeating Libertad 3-0. The men's team also secured a 1-0 win over Remo in the Brasileirão.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-defeats-remo-to-climb-in-brasileiro-standings

### 2026-10-22: CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina: Group Stage Concludes

The CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina group stage has ended in Quito. Brazilian teams Corinthians, Palmeiras, and Cruzeiro have advanced, with knockout matches set to begin on October 24.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corinthians-defeats-santa-fe-5-1-in-womens-libertadores

### 2026-10-19: Cruzeiro defeats Bolívar to advance in Copa Libertadores Femenina

Byanca Brasil scored a hat-trick to lead Cruzeiro to a 3-0 win over Bolívar, securing the Brazilian club's place in the Copa Libertadores Femenina quarterfinals.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-defeats-bolvar-to-advance-in-copa-libertadores-femenina

### 2026-10-17: Palmeiras secures Libertadores Feminina quarterfinal spot

Palmeiras secured early qualification for the Libertadores Feminina quarterfinals with a 3-1 comeback win over Belgrano, while Cruzeiro defeated LDU 2-1 in Quito.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-defeats-ldu-2-1-in-libertadores-feminina-debut

### 2026-10-15: Cruzeiro defeats LDU in Libertadores Femenina debut

Cruzeiro won its debut match in the Copa Libertadores Femenina, defeating LDU 2-1 in Quito despite the high altitude, taking the lead in Group C.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-to-debut-in-copa-libertadores-femenina-against-ldu

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