Corinthians Prepare for Crucial Match Against Rosario Central in Libertadores Clash
Corinthians will take the field this Thursday (20) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena, facing Rosario Central in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16.
Following a 0-0 draw in the first leg held in Argentina, the winner of this match will secure a spot to advance and will then face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals.
If Timão manages to reach the tournament’s quarterfinal stage, their upcoming match will also take place at Neo Química Arena. According to the competition bracket, the potential semifinal opponent for the Parque São Jorge side could either be Flamengo or Tolima/Independiente del Valle.
In contrast to their last outing, which ended in a 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão, coach Fernando Diniz made one change to the lineup for Corinthians: Raniele replaces Allan.
Additionally, after recent developments in the contract renewal situation, Memphis Depay will begin the match on the bench.
📋 Check out Corinthians’ lineup
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
Corinthians take the field this Thursday (20), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, to face Rosario Central in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16.
After a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Argentina, whoever wins in Itaquera will advance to face Estudiantes.
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If Timão secure the last spot in the tournament quarterfinals, the second leg will also be played at Neo Química Arena.
Based on the competition bracket, Flamengo or Tolima/Independiente del Valle could be the Parque São Jorge side’s opponent in a potential semifinal.
Compared to the last match (a 2-1 loss to Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão), coach Fernando Diniz opted for just one change for Corinthians: Raniele comes in for Allan.
After the twist in the contract renewal saga, Memphis Depay starts on the bench!
📋 Check out Corinthians’ lineup
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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