Corinthians faces Estudiantes for Copa Libertadores semifinal spot

Corinthians will face Estudiantes in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Argentina, the winner of this match will advance directly to the semifinals, while another draw will lead to a penalty shootout.

Corinthians enters the match under significant pressure, currently sitting 13th in the Campeonato Brasileiro and enduring a five-game winless streak. The club also faces internal financial challenges, with reports indicating a potential R$ 150 million deficit if they fail to progress and secure tournament prize money. To bolster home support, the club has reached an agreement with local authorities to increase the stadium's capacity to 50,582 seats for this specific match.

Coach Fernando Diniz is expected to field a strong lineup, including Memphis Depay and André Carrillo, after resting several starters during recent domestic matches. Estudiantes, led by Alexander Medina, will look to leverage their experience in the competition to secure an away victory. The match is scheduled for 21:30 Brasília time.