Corinthians’ possible route to a second Libertadores title | OneFootball

Corinthians remain in the hunt for a second Copa Libertadores crown, into the quarter-finals after ousting Rosario Central. According to Meu Timao, Independiente del Valle beat Tolima on Tuesday night to complete the last eight and clarify the route to the final.

The Brazilian side now face Estudiantes over two legs in the weeks of nine and 16 September, the first game in Argentina and the return at Neo Química Arena. Conmebol will confirm exact dates and kick-off times in the coming days.

The winners would meet the victors of Flamengo v Independiente del Valle in the semi-final. Elsewhere in the quarters, Palmeiras play LDU and Fluminense meet Platense. In those ties, the teams listed second host the second legs.

If Corinthians reach the final, possible opponents are Palmeiras, Fluminense, Platense or LDU. They have edged Palmeiras in their last two knockout meetings, including a 1-0 win in last year’s Campeonato Paulista final sealed by Yuri Alberto, then later knocking them out in the Copa do Brasil last 16.

Against Fluminense, Corinthians won the 2022 Copa do Brasil semi-final before losing the final to Flamengo on penalties. In this year’s group stage, Platense and Corinthians exchanged 2-0 home wins, while LDU last met Corinthians in 2000, when the Brazilians won 6-0 and 2-0.

So far in this Libertadores, Corinthians have four wins, three draws and one defeat. Group victories came against Platense, Independiente Santa Fe and Peñarol, with draws against Santa Fe and Peñarol and a loss to Platense. In the knockouts they drew 0-0 away to Rosario Central, then won 1-0 at home through Breno Bidon to advance.

Source: Meu Timao

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