Corinthians back in training, eyeing Estudiantes and semi-final spot | OneFootball

Corinthians returned to training this Monday (14) at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, fully focused on the showdown against Argentina’s Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Timão is preparing to face the opponent again this Wednesday (16), at 9:30 p.m., at Neo Química Arena.

Monday’s session began with strength work in the gym. The players who played more than 45 minutes against Flamengo did a recovery session indoors at the training center.

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The remaining players went out onto the pitch and, after warming up, took part in crossing and finishing drills. Afterwards, head coach Fernando Diniz led a ten-versus-ten tactical exercise focused on the decisive match in the continental competition.

During the activity, Diniz took the opportunity to guide the team in different game situations. Penalty kicks were also practiced by the Corinthians squad. Corinthians returns to training on Tuesday afternoon (15), again at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, wrapping up preparations for the match.

Corinthians needs to win to advance

In the first leg, played in Argentina, Corinthians and Estudiantes drew 1-1. As a result, a simple win at Neo Química Arena will send Timão to the Libertadores semifinals. If the match ends in another draw, qualification will be decided in a penalty shootout.

Look back at Corinthians’ 2026 Libertadores campaign: 04/09 – Platense (ARG) 0 x 2 Corinthians – Goals by Kayke and Yuri Alberto 04/15 – Corinthians 2 x 0 Independiente Santa Fe (COL) – Goals by Raniele and Gustavo Henrique 04/30 – Corinthians 2 x 0 Peñarol (URU) – Goals by Gustavo Henrique and Jesse Lingard 05/06 – Independiente Santa Fe (COL) 1 x 1 Corinthians – Goal by Gustavo Henrique 05/21 – Peñarol (URU) 1 x 1 Corinthians – Goal by Zakaria Labyad 05/27 – Corinthians 0 x 2 Platense (ARG) 08/13 – Rosario Central (ARG) 0 x 0 Corinthians – Round of 16 08/20 – Corinthians 1 x 0 Rosario Central (ARG) – Round of 16 – Goal by Breno Bidon 09/09 – Estudiantes (ARG) 1 x 1 Corinthians – Quarterfinals – Goal by Kaio César

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