Away win over Grêmio in Brasileirão shifts Corinthians rankings in 2026 | OneFootball

Late this Saturday afternoon (30), Corinthians faced Grêmio at the Arena do Grêmio in a match valid for the 18th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and beat their rival by 3-1. With the three points, the club from Parque São Jorge jumped to ninth place with 24 points – six wins, six draws, and six losses – with 18 goals scored and 19 conceded.

The win also shook up Corinthians’ rankings this season. Defensive midfielder André Luiz, who scored two of Timão’s three goals in the match, surpassed center-back Gustavo Henrique and became the team’s second-highest scorer this year with five goals, trailing only Yuri Alberto, who has found the net six times. The No. 49 had not scored since April 1. On that occasion, Alvinegro lost to Fluminense 3-1 at the Maracanã in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

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The first goal came in first-half stoppage time, when left-back Matheus Bidu had his cross cleared by Grêmio’s defense, André Luiz picked up the loose ball from outside the box and struck it firmly to find the back of the Gaucho side’s net. The second came in the 19th minute of the second half, when Rodrigo Garro received the ball in midfield and passed to Yuri Alberto. The No. 9, with his back to goal, turned and left the midfielder one-on-one with the goalkeeper to score.

Forward Kaio César, meanwhile, entered Corinthians’ scoring rankings by netting his first goal for the club. In the 21st minute, the No. 37 was picked out by Yuri Alberto on the right wing, beat his marker, cut onto his left foot, and finished into the back of Grêmio’s net. The Alvinegro center-forward also reached his fourth assist of 2026, overtook Matheuzinho, and became the team’s second-leading assist provider. Leading the category is attacking midfielder Rodrigo Garro, who has already delivered 11 assists since January.

Now Corinthians enter the break period for the World Cup, which will take place between June 11 and July 19. Timão will officially return to the pitch only in the week of July 22, with the exact date and time still to be confirmed, to face Remo at Neo Química Arena in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

Corinthians assists ranking 2026

1) Rodrigo Garro – 11 assists

2) Yuri Alberto* – four assists

3) Matheuzinho – three assists

4) Pedro Raul, Gustavo Henrique, Kaio César and Matheus Bidu – two assists each

5) Jesse Lingard, André Carrillo, Zakaria Labyad, Memphis Depay, Dieguinho, Vitinho and Ryan – one assist each

Corinthians top scorers 2026:

1) Yuri Alberto – six goals 2) André Luiz* – five goals 3) Gustavo Henrique – four goals 4) Breno Bidon – three goals 5) Zakaria Labyad, Rodrigo Garro, Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Matheus Bidu, Kayke, Gabriel Paulista and Raniele – two goals each 6) Kaio César*, Matheuzinho, Memphis Depay, João Pedro Tchoca, Vitinho, Gui Negão and André Ramalho – one goal each

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