Memphis scores again, Corinthians beat Grêmio, near Libertadores spots

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·2. November 2025

Memphis scores again, Corinthians beat Grêmio, near Libertadores spots

By Daniel Keppler / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the afternoon of this Sunday, the 2nd, Corinthians returned to the field for the Brazilian Championship. In a match held at the Neo Química Arena and valid for the 31st round of the national competition, Timão hosted Grêmio, aiming to maintain their recent good form. And they succeeded, winning in Itaquera by 2-0, in front of 42,000 fans – the goals were scored by Gustavo Henrique and Memphis.

With the result, the Alvinegro reaches 42 points in the tournament, now totaling 11 wins, nine draws, and 11 losses, along with 34 goals for and 35 against. This places them at the ninth position on the table at the moment – something that can still change, however, depending on other results in the round.

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The coaching staff could not count on the following players for the match against the team from Minas Gerais: Raniele and José Martínez (suspended due to a third yellow card in the match against Vitória), André Luiz (recovering from a knee ligament injury), as well as Breno Bidon (suspended for a red card in the last match) and Vitinho (recovering from knee arthroscopy).

Given this, coach Dorival Júnior started the duel with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique, Angileri, and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, André Carrillo, and Garro; Memphis and Yuri Alberto. Among the substitutes, options were Felipe Longo, Félix Torres, André Ramalho, Romero, Cacá, Kayke, Talles Magno, Hugo, Charles, Ryan, Gui Negão, and Dieguinho.

Grêmio's Lineup

Coach Mano Menezes fielded the following team to start the match: Tiago Volpi; João Lucas, Noriega, Wagner Leonardo, Marlon, Dodi, Arthur, Edenilson, Amuzu, Alysson, and Carlos Vinícius.

Refereeing

The referee was Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (ES), assisted by Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Douglas Pagung (ES). The fourth referee and the VAR were, respectively, Arthur Gomes Rabelo (ES) and Rodrigo Nunes de Sá (RJ).

First Half

The first half between Corinthians and Grêmio began with Amuzu advancing on the left, dribbling Carrillo, and being stopped by a foul. Marlon took the free kick, but the ball went out of bounds. At five minutes, Garro took a corner to the far post for Gustavo Henrique, who rose and headed wide.

Grêmio responded quickly, advancing with speed through Carlos Vinícius, who shot inside the area — the ball deflected and ended in a corner. Corinthians returned to attack with Yuri Alberto leading a counterattack, finding Garro at the edge of the area; the shot was blocked by the defense.

Garro continued distributing the game and, at 14 minutes, crossed for Yuri Alberto, who headed across, forcing Tiago Volpi into a great save. In the next minute, Gustavo Henrique took advantage of a corner taken by Garro, positioned himself at the far post, and, due to Volpi's error, opened the scoring with a header for Corinthians!

Grêmio still sought the equalizer. Marlon attempted a shot from outside the area, but Hugo Souza saved with difficulty. At 23 minutes, another corner from Garro found Gustavo Henrique, who headed. Yuri Alberto deflected, Memphis tried to finish, but the ball did not go in.

Grêmio returned with danger: a corner from Edenílson, Amuzu controlled at the edge of the area and shot placed, requiring a difficult save from Hugo Souza. Corinthians almost scored a second at 33 minutes: Memphis received from Bidu and shot low, the ball hit the post and went out.

Yuri Alberto appeared again at 37 minutes, advancing on the right, but lost the ball before passing. At 39 minutes, João Lucas crossed from the right and Hugo Souza punched away. Grêmio insisted at 44 minutes, with Amuzu crossing, but the ball went through the entire Corinthians area and out.

In the last play, Bidu found Garro at the edge of the area, who passed to Yuri Alberto inside the area. The number 9 attempted a pass to Memphis, but the ball touched a Grêmio defender's hand. The referee let play continue, ending the first half with Corinthians leading 1-0.

Second Half

Corinthians returned from the break trying to create offensively, but the first play didn't work, with Memphis missing a pass at three minutes while looking for Yuri Alberto. Grêmio responded with Amuzu advancing on the left, but the Corinthians defense cut the cross.

At eight minutes, João Lucas, on the Grêmio side, was fouled by Bidu. Edenílson took the free kick and Angileri cleared the danger inside the area. Alysson tried from outside at 11 minutes, but the shot went far from Hugo Souza's goal.

Corinthians sought to increase the lead through the flanks. Bidu reached the byline at 13 minutes, crossing for Memphis, who finished poorly and sent it out. At 16 minutes, Yuri Alberto dribbled over the defense and crossed; Maycon couldn't control it, the ball fell to Memphis, but again the number 10 couldn't finish and Grêmio's defense cleared.

The Alvinegro number 10 kept trying and, at 19 minutes, took advantage of a cross from Bidu at the far post, but was stopped by a good save from Tiago Volpi. Subsequently, Dorival Júnior made the first substitution for Alvinegro, bringing Ryan on for Carrillo.

The team from Rio Grande do Sul tried to respond. At 25 minutes, Carlos Vinicius advanced and was fouled by Ryan. Marlon took the free kick over the goal. Timão reacted and, at 29 minutes, Memphis received from Garro, shot placed, and Tiago Volpi made another great intervention. Shortly after, Dorival Júnior made another change, with Gui Negão coming on for Yuri Alberto.

The young forward quickly participated, serving Memphis inside the area at 33 minutes – the Dutchman finished, but the ball hit Dodi's hand and the referee awarded a penalty. Memphis himself took it with precision, sending Tiago Volpi the wrong way and extending Corinthians' lead at Neo Química Arena!

Grêmio sought to react: Pavón controlled on the right at 35 minutes and shot placed, but Hugo Souza made the save. At 38 minutes, Cristian Oliveira advanced on the left and shot placed, posing a threat to Hugo Souza's goal. Subsequently, Dorival sent Dieguinho, Charles, and Hugo onto the field in place of Garro, Maycon, and Matheus Bidu.

The opposing team still tried to reduce the deficit. At 46 minutes, Arthur took a rebound at the edge of the area and unleashed a powerful shot that went over the Corinthians goal. At 49 minutes, André Henrique rose highest after a cross from Pavón and hit the crossbar of Hugo Souza – but the final score remained 2-0 for the People's Team!

Next Commitment

Now, Corinthians remains focused on the national competition. Next Wednesday, November 5th, at 7 PM (Brasília time), the Alvinegro will visit Red Bull Bragantino at the Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, for the 32nd round of the national competition.

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