🎥 Corinthians v Athletico: refereeing, injuries, no goals | OneFootball

No goals at Neo Química Arena in Thursday’s (30) Corinthians vs. Athletico clash.

With some confusing refereeing from Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva and few genuine scoring chances, the 0-0 scoreline held until the end.

The match was part of the 21st round of the 2026 Brasileirão. 

A (negative) highlight was the likely serious injuries to Yuri Alberto — who had been rested — and Labyad. 

Check out the highlights soon. 

More football was missing...

The first half featured a Corinthians side with more possession and attacking volume.

Athletico — who rotated less with the Copa do Brasil in mind — did threaten first, in the 12th minute. 

But they did not force Hugo Souza into any major saves before halftime.

The best chance fell to Diniz’s team. But Santos twice played the villain. 

Labyad had to be substituted before the end of the first half with a suspected sprain in his left knee.

Tension, + another injury and... no goals!

Diniz started using more regular starters in the second half.

And one of them, Yuri Alberto, stayed on the field for only 29 minutes.

He had to be substituted after a likely injury to his right thigh.

Brasileirão top scorer Viveros nearly celebrated in the 27th minute when he rattled the crossbar. 

And in the 35th, he nearly pulled off the pass he had envisioned.

Complaints from both sides about the referee marked much of the second half.

Both teams did try. But a lack of sharpness on both sides prevailed. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Corinthians moved to 29 points. They are eighth in the table. 

Athletico, now on 37, remain third.

Both teams now turn their focus to the Copa do Brasil round of 16.

Timão will visit Inter on Sunday (2) and then host them on Thursday (6). 

Meanwhile, Furacão will host Vitória on Monday (3) before heading to Barradão on Thursday (6). 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

📸 Alexandre Schneider - 2026 Getty Images