Corinthians v Peñarol-URU: where to watch, team news, line-ups, referee | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians face Peñarol of Uruguay on Thursday night (30) at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the third round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. (Brasília time). The club from Parque São Jorge leads Group E with a 100% record, having won its first two matches, against Platense-ARG and Santa Fé-COL, both by a score of 2-0.

A new victory could all but secure Timão’s place in the round of 16 of the international tournament. Fernando Diniz’s team has not lost in six matches — all of them since the coach’s arrival — and comes into the game on the back of two straight wins this season: 1-0 away to Barra-SC in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil, and 1-0 over Vasco da Gama in Itaquera in a match valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

The Corinthians coaching staff is expected to be without the following players for the match: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (pubalgia), left-back Hugo Farias (recovering from surgery on the meniscus in his right knee), defensive midfielder Charles (pain in his right heel), as well as forwards Kayke (recovering from surgery on the cruciate ligament in his left knee), Memphis Depay and Gui Negão — both in physical transition after muscle injuries.

On the other hand, goalkeeper Hugo Souza, absent from the last two matches due to muscle discomfort and a punishment by the STJD, respectively, and right-back Matheuzinho, who missed the last match due to suspension for incidents in the Derby, will return to the starting lineup. No player is one booking away from suspension for this match.

In this way, Alvinegro may start the game with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Luiz (Allan), Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Vitinho (Lingard) and Yuri Alberto.

Probable Peñarol-URU lineup

Uruguayan coach Diego Aguirre intends to start the match with: Matias González, Maurício Lemos, Lucas Ferreira and Meximiliani Oliveira; Trindade, Remedi and Nicolás Fernández; Angulo, Darias and Arezo.

Refereeing

The referee will be Cristián Marcelo Garay Reyes (CHI), assisted by Claudio Urrutia (CHI) and Alejandro Molina (CHI). The fourth official and the VAR will be Roberto Tobar (CHI) and Rodrigo Carvajal (CHI), respectively.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who will not be at Neo Química Arena will be able to watch the match on ESPN Brasil (pay TV) and Disney Plus (the broadcaster’s subscription channel). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a report on what happened over the 90 minutes, as well as Fernando Diniz’s press conference and the mixed zone with the players.

Next match

After facing Peñarol-URU at Neo Química Arena in the Conmebol Libertadores group stage, Corinthians will turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. That is because next Sunday (3), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will visit Mirassol at Maião for the 14th round of the national competition. Timão currently sit in 14th place with 15 points — three wins, six draws and four defeats — with nine goals scored and 11 conceded.

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