Corinthians get Bidon back, bolster bench v Portuguesa: line-ups | OneFootball

Corinthians is set for this Sunday’s decisive match against Portuguesa in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. The main news for Dorival Júnior’s team is the return of midfielder Breno Bidon, who has recovered from a right thigh injury.

In addition, Timão has a reinforcement on the bench: Fabrizio Angileri. The Argentine left-back, who was undergoing physical reconditioning, has been included in the squad for the first time this season. Meanwhile, midfielder Matheus Pereira, with a left thigh injury, adds to the list of absentees.

Corinthians Lineup

The Corinthians lineup features: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan, André, and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Gui Negão.

Portuguesa Lineup

Portuguesa, in turn, will take the field with: Bruno Bertinato; João Vitor, Gustavo Henrique, Eduardo Biazus, and Caio Roque; Zé Vitor, Guilherme Portuga, and Gabriel Pires; Ewerthon, Maceió, and Renê.

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How are the teams coming into the match?

With three consecutive wins, Corinthians comes into the clash on a high. In the last round of the State Championship, the alvinegro team beat São Bernardo 1-0. Timão finished the first phase in fifth place on the table, with four wins, two draws, and two losses in eight games.

Portuguesa, meanwhile, closed out the initial phase with an away victory over Mirassol, 1-0. Lusa’s campaign, which placed them fourth in the Paulistão, included five wins and three defeats. The São Paulo side is aiming to return to the tournament semifinals after 28 years.

The match kicks off at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) on the Canindé pitch in São Paulo. If the game ends in a draw, the decision will go to penalties.

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