Corinthians boast perfect record in Copa do Brasil, yet to concede a goal | OneFootball

The Corinthians is ahead in the race for a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. This Wednesday, playing in Curitiba, Timão defeated Athletico-PR 1-0 and now has the advantage of a draw to decide in the return match at the Neo Química Arena in Itaquera.

While the situation in the Brazilian Championship is not the best, Corinthians is having a great campaign in the Copa do Brasil. Besides having eliminated their biggest rival Palmeiras in the round of 16, the Alvinegro from Parque São Jorge has a 100% success rate and has not conceded any goals in the competition.

Lethal in Knockout Stages

In the third phase, Corinthians eliminated Novorizontino with two simple 1-0 victories. Then, in the round of 16, they faced archrival Palmeiras and did not disappoint: a 1-0 win in Itaquera and a 2-0 victory at Palmeiras' home.

Finally, Dorival Júnior's team defeated Athletico-PR away from home 1-0 and has the advantage for the return match on September 10, Wednesday, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca / Agência Corinthians

Before that, the team will focus on the Brazilian Championship, where they are still in the lower part of the table. This Sunday, Corinthians faces the Derby against Palmeiras at 6:30 PM at the Neo Química Arena, for the 22nd round of the competition.

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