Corinthians match Série A best for wins since Fernando Diniz took charge | OneFootball

Corinthians beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 on Sunday in round 22 of the Campeonato Brasileiro, recording their 12th win under Fernando Diniz. The result put them level with the most victories by a Série A side since he took charge.

According to Meu Timao, no top-flight club has more wins than Corinthians in that span, with Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro also on 12.

Diniz debuted on 9 April in a 2-0 win over Platense. In roughly four months his side have played 22 official matches, delivering 12 wins, six draws and four defeats, a 62.32% return. They have scored 29 and conceded 17.

Palmeiras and Cruzeiro have each played 21 games across the same window. Flamengo have featured in 19, one victory awarded by walkover after their 7 May Libertadores tie with Independiente Medellín was annulled due to crowd trouble involving the Colombian club’s fans.

Beating Bragantino lifted Corinthians from 11th to seventh in the league on 32 points. Next they travel to Argentina to meet Rosario Central in the Libertadores last 16 first leg. Kick-off is on Thursday at 21:30.

Source: Meu Timao

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