Corinthians fans protest at Neo Química Arena before Libertadores quarter-final | OneFootball

Corinthians supporters staged fresh protests at Neo Química Arena after a 2-1 defeat by Chapecoense on Sunday, heightening tension before a key Libertadores tie. According to Meu Timao, frustration has grown during the winless run in the league. The loss came in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

Home fans vented at full time, accusing the team of lacking shame, then urged players to focus on Wednesday's meeting with Estudiantes in the quarter-finals.

Nearly 45,000 watched Chapecoense come from behind for the first time at the venue since the Casa do Povo opened. Matheus Bidu put the hosts ahead, before Marcinho levelled and then sealed the visitors' victory.

The result marks Corinthians' worst spell under Fernando Diniz. Despite progress in the Libertadores, they have lost consecutively to Cruzeiro 2-1, Coritiba 2-1, Santos 1-0 and Chapecoense, with three of those defeats at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians slipped to 11th on 32 points, seven clear of Vasco da Gama, the first side in the relegation zone.

Attention now turns to Wednesday at 21:30, when Corinthians visit Estudiantes at Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi for the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals.

Source: Meu Timao

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