# Rosario Central and Corinthians draw 0-0 amid racism reports

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rosario-central-football-activities
> Updated: 2026-08-13T11:03:19.000Z. Sources: 136. Developments: 4.

The first leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores round of 16 matchup between Rosario Central and Corinthians ended in a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Argentina.

Despite facing intense pressure and playing the final portion of the match with ten men following the dismissal of midfielder Allan, Corinthians managed to secure the draw. The Brazilian side had a notable opportunity in the first half when Matheus Bidu hit the crossbar.

Corinthians enters the second leg facing continued roster challenges, including the absence of Memphis Depay and several injured players. The return leg is scheduled to take place at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo.

Following the match, reports emerged that the fixture was marred by racism. Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza was reportedly targeted with racial insults by Rosario Central supporters. The club has issued an official statement repudiating the acts and calling for a formal investigation to identify and punish those responsible.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Corinthians faces Rosario Central with depleted squad

Corinthians faces Rosario Central in the Copa Libertadores round of 16, missing key players Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay despite a strong recent unbeaten record in Argentina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corinthians-faces-rosario-central-with-depleted-squad

### 2026-08-12: Libertadores: Cruzeiro and Flamengo draw 1-1 in opening leg

Cruzeiro and Flamengo drew 1-1 in their Libertadores first leg, while Corinthians held Rosario Central to a 0-0 draw amid reports of racial abuse against goalkeeper Hugo Souza.

133 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-and-flamengo-face-off-in-libertadores-round-of-16

### 2026-08-08: Rosario Central defeats Aldosivi 2-1 in Torneo Clausura

Rosario Central defeated Aldosivi 2-1 in the Torneo Clausura, overturning an early second-half deficit sparked by an Alan Sosa long-range goal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosario-central-defeats-aldosivi-2-1-in-torneo-clausura

### 2026-08-05: Rosario Central prepares for Copa Libertadores clash with Corinthians

Rosario Central readies for a Libertadores tie with Corinthians, with ticket sales starting 7 Aug for members and a domestic match against Aldosivi later this week.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosario-central-prepares-for-copa-libertadores-clash-with-corinthians

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