Corinthians boost record v Argentines by ousting Rosario Central | OneFootball

Corinthians’ qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores also brought a change to the club’s numbers against Argentine opponents. On the night of last Thursday (20), Timão beat Rosario Central-ARG 1-0 at Neo Química Arena and once again leveled their overall record against teams from the neighboring country.

Before the two Round of 16 matches, Alvinegro had played 94 matches against Argentine clubs throughout its history, with 33 wins, 27 draws, and 34 defeats. The series against Rosario Central added one draw and one win to that tally.

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In the first meeting, held on August 13 at Gigante de Arroyito, the teams drew 0-0. A week later, in Itaquera, Corinthians came out on top 1-0, with Breno Bidon scoring the qualification-clinching goal in the 35th minute of the second half.

As a result, the overall record now stands at 96 matches, with 34 Corinthians wins, 28 draws, and 34 defeats. In this way, the number of wins and losses against Argentine teams is level once again. Alvinegro’s points percentage in this span is now approximately 45.14% of the points contested.

The result also changed the goal difference. Before the Round of 16, Corinthians had scored 126 times and conceded 121 goals against Argentine teams. Since they did not concede in either game against Rosario Central and scored once in the return leg, they now total 127 goals scored and 121 conceded.

Numbers also improve in the Libertadores

Considering only the Libertadores, Corinthians’ record still shows more defeats than wins, but it improved after the two Round of 16 matches.

Before facing Rosario Central, there had been 24 matches against Argentine teams in the competition, with six wins, eight draws, and ten defeats, as well as a 36.11% points rate. The draw in Argentina and the win at Neo Química Arena raised the numbers to 26 matchups, seven wins, nine draws, and ten defeats, increasing the rate to 38.46%.

The negative record in the tournament contrasts with one of the most important moments in the club’s continental history. Corinthians’ only Libertadores title was won precisely against an Argentine team. In 2012, Timão drew 1-1 with Boca Juniors at La Bombonera and won 2-0 at Pacaembu to lift the trophy unbeaten.

In this edition, Corinthians have already faced Argentine opponents on four occasions. In the group stage, they beat Platense 2-0 away from home and lost by the same score at Neo Química Arena. Against Rosario Central, they drew goalless away and won 1-0 in São Paulo.

Win also changes record at Neo Química Arena

Last Thursday’s result also helped Corinthians improve their numbers against Argentine teams at Neo Química Arena.

After the 2-0 loss to Platense in May, the record at the stadium stood at four wins, five draws, and four defeats, considering the Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. With the win over Rosario Central, Alvinegro reached five wins, five draws, and four defeats in 14 matches.

Among the defeats suffered in Itaquera are the matchups against Independiente in 2018, Argentinos Juniors in 2023, and Platense in 2026, all in the Libertadores, as well as Huracán in the 2025 Sudamericana.

Another Argentine side ahead

Corinthians will have the chance to keep changing this record as early as the quarterfinals. After eliminating Rosario Central, the team coached by Fernando Diniz will face Estudiantes-ARG in the next phase of the Libertadores. It will be the third Argentine team Timão will face in this edition of the tournament alone, after Platense and Rosario Central. In addition, Corinthians and Estudiantes have never faced each other in the Libertadores.

Before returning to continental competition, the club from Parque São Jorge turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday (23), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Corinthians will visit Coritiba at Couto Pereira Stadium for the 24th round. Timão currently sits in ninth place, with 32 points won. In 23 matches, they have eight wins, eight draws, and seven defeats, along with 25 goals scored and 22 conceded.

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