Corinthians and Estudiantes could face Flamengo in Libertadores, with league meeting also looming | OneFootball

Corinthians and Estudiantes (ARG) could cross Flamengo's path in the Copa Libertadores, while Corinthians are also their Brasileirão opponents on Sunday 13 at 17:30 Brasília time. According to Coluna Do Fla, that quarter-final comes first.

Estudiantes v Corinthians starts at 21:30 Brasília time on Wednesday 09 at the Estádio Jorge Luis Hirsch in La Plata. The return is on Wednesday 16 at the Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians arrive amid a crisis. After edging Rosario Central (ARG) 1-0 in the last 16 with a player sent off, Fernando Diniz's team dipped in level, stumbling in the league and provoking uncertainty.

Four-time Libertadores winners Estudiantes reached the knockouts after finishing second in Group A behind Flamengo. They eliminated Universidad Católica (CHI) 4-1 on aggregate. The La Plata side are also inconsistent, with two defeats and one draw in their past five outings.

With seven absences, including starters Yuri Alberto, André and Raniele, Corinthians are set to tighten up defensively. In attack, they look to Kaio César's pace on the right and to Memphis Depay as their focal point.

35-year-old Guido Carrillo leads the line, with eight goals and two assists in 30 matches in 2026.

Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (EQU) in their own quarter-final first leg on Thursday 10 at 21:30 Brasília time at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, at 2,850 metres altitude. Whoever advances from that tie will meet Corinthians or Estudiantes in the semi-finals. First legs are set for 13-15 October, with returns on 20-22 October.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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