Corinthians host Estudiantes in decisive Libertadores quarter-final second leg tonight | OneFootball

Corinthians face Estudiantes in a decisive Libertadores quarter-final second leg at Neo Química Arena at 21:30 on Wednesday. The first meeting in La Plata finished 1-1, with Kaio César on target for the Brazilians.

In the previous round, Fernando Diniz’s side edged past Rosario Central 1-0 on aggregate. According to Meu Timao, they are likely to stick with the same XI from the first leg.

They arrive in a difficult spell after five straight Brasileiro defeats, losing to Cruzeiro 2-1, Coritiba 2-1, Santos 1-0, Chapecoense 2-1 and Flamengo 2-1.

The expected XI is Hugo Souza in goal, with a back four of Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu. Allan, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro are expected to start in midfield, with Kaio César and Memphis Depay up front.

At the back, André Ramalho remains out as he recovers from labyrinthitis. Yuri Alberto is also sidelined with a right hamstring issue, while Zakaria Labyad and Kayke are out for the season with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Raniele is suspended, and midfielder André Luiz, who has been dealing with a grade 2 right hamstring injury, will be available to the staff.

Vitinho has returned after surgery on the meniscus in his left knee. He was available at the weekend but did not feature against Flamengo.

A Venezuelan team will officiate, with Jesús Valenzuela as referee, assisted by Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno. Alejandro Velázquez is fourth official and Juan Soto will oversee VAR.

TV Globo will show the match free-to-air, with GETV streaming on YouTube, and Paramount+ also broadcasting the tie.

Source: Meu Timao

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