Already through, Corinthians ready for São Caetano in U17 Paulista | OneFootball

During the morning this Friday (7), Corinthians’ U-17 team wrapped up, at the Corinthians Athlete Development Center of Excellence (CEFAC), its preparations for its next commitment of the 2026 season. On Saturday morning (8), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), the Alvinegro hosts São Caetano at Estádio do Canindé in the 12th and final round of the first phase of the Paulista U-17 Championship.

Already qualified in advance, the club from Parque São Jorge sits second in Group 12 with 25 points — eight wins, one draw, and two losses, with 43 goals scored and 16 conceded. The leader is Ibrachina, with 30 points, and it can no longer be overtaken.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanl/Agência Corinthians

After finishing preparations, right-back Brenno Augusto spoke to Corinthians TV and looked ahead to the match, as well as the team’s winning run this season — against Centro Olímpico (A – 0 x 8) and Bahia (H – 4 x 2) in the Brazilian Championship and the Paulista.

“Our run of games has been good in both competitions [besides the state championship, Timãozinho is also competing in the national league for the age group, having beaten Bahia 4-2 in the last round], and we want to finish the first phase in the best way possible. We know it will be a difficult match, but winning will boost our confidence for the rest of the Paulista,” he said.

Also known as Pirituba, the youngster was signed by Corinthians at the start of the current season after standing out for Ibrachina in the 2026 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr. His loan deal, with a pre-set purchase option, is valid until the end of March 2027. So far, he has made 18 appearances for Timãozinho — 13 wins, one draw, and four losses — scoring one goal in the period.

After facing São Caetano at home in the final round of the first phase of the Paulista U-17 Championship, Corinthians will turn its focus to the Brazilian Championship in the category. Next Tuesday (11), at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time), they will visit Flamengo at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro for the 11th round of the opening stage of the national competition. Currently, the Sons of Terrão are in second place with 22 points — seven wins, one draw, and two losses — with 31 goals scored and nine conceded.

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