Corinthians seek first away knockout win in Argentina against Rosario Central | OneFootball

Corinthians visit Rosario Central on Thursday for a Copa Libertadores last-16 first leg at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, aiming to end a long-running hoodoo in Argentina. Meu Timao notes that Corinthians have never won an away knockout tie there against Argentine opposition.

Across 15 such away games, Corinthians have four draws and 11 defeats, scoring 13 and conceding 27.

One of those ties came against Rosario Central in the 2000 Libertadores, a 3-2 loss in Argentina before a 3-2 win at Pacaembu, with progress sealed on penalties.

Their most recent knockout match on Argentine soil was in the 2024 Copa Sudamericana, a 2-1 defeat to Racing in Avellaneda that ended their semi-final run.

In the Libertadores overall since 1977, Corinthians have faced Argentine clubs 24 times, recording six wins, eight draws and 10 defeats.

After topping Group E with 11 points, Corinthians will host the second leg in Itaquera. Rosario Central advanced as Group H runners-up with 13 points.

Source: Meu Timao

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