Corinthians wrap up preparations for second Libertadores outing | OneFootball

On Tuesday afternoon (14), Corinthians wrapped up preparations for the second round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. This Wednesday (15), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will face Santa Fe of Colombia, looking to keep the lead in Group E. In the opening round, which marked Fernando Diniz’s debut in charge of the team, Timão beat Platense of Argentina 2-0 away from home.

At CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, the Corinthians squad began the day’s training by watching a video session in the Flexform Lecture Room, carried out two tactical activities, and also worked on set-piece routines. According to ge.globo, the club from Parque São Jorge is expected to stick with the tactical setup used in the last two matches.

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With that, Corinthians is expected to take the field with the following lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kayke and Yuri Alberto.

After the end of the session, forward Kayke, 21, who started the first two matches since the change in the coaching staff, gave an interview to Corinthians TV, celebrated the win in the international competition opener and the goal he scored, his second for Corinthians’ first team. The Filho do Terrão also highlighted the importance of the Fiel in the team’s collective performance on the field. He has two goals and one assist in 23 matches for the club.

“Making your Libertadores debut is always very special. And thank God, with a win and a goal. It was very important to start with a win there in Argentina, because when we play at home, we are very strong. And I think getting those points away from home matters a lot. We always expect what they (the fans) always do in home games. They are always with us, whether away or at home, and that helps us a lot. And if I could score a goal, it would be very special for me, especially with the Fiel Torcida,” he said.

A possible win could bring Corinthians closer to a place in the round of 16. At the moment, Timão leads Group E with three points, followed by Peñarol (Uruguay) and Santa Fe (Colombia), both with one point, while Platense (Argentina) still has zero points. The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage. The third-place team, meanwhile, will play in the Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 playoffs against the runner-up from a group in that tournament.

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