Corinthians fans vent fury after Libertadores exit at Neo Química Arena | OneFootball

Corinthians supporters staged angry protests after a Copa Libertadores quarter-final exit to Estudiantes at the Neo Química Arena on Wednesday night.

According to Meu Timao, the demonstrations began at the final whistle. Fans directed insults at the squad and booed even as players sought to thank them for their backing across the 90 minutes.

The elimination was laced with cruelty. Castro struck late to open the scoring, then Corinthians won a penalty with the final kick, but Memphis Depay sent it over and the defeat was confirmed.

Fernando Diniz’s side extended their wait to return to the Libertadores semi-finals. Corinthians last reached the last four in 2012, the year of their maiden crown.

Pressure has intensified. The Timão have lost six of their past eight matches, including five in a row in the Campeonato Brasileiro, and the national league is their only competition left this year.

Corinthians face Fluminense in Itaquera on Sunday at 16:00 in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. They are 14th with 32 points, four fewer than Vasco da Gama, the first team in the relegation zone.

Source: Meu Timao

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