Corinthians v Santa Fe: where to watch, team news, line-ups, ref | OneFootball

On the evening of this Wednesday (15), Corinthians face Independiente Santa Fe of Colombia at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the second round of the group stage of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores. At the moment, Alvinegro sit at the top of Group E with three points, two goals scored and none conceded.

After a run of nine matches without a win this season, which resulted in the dismissal of head coach Dorival Júnior, Corinthians are now coming off two games unbeaten, precisely after the arrival of coach Fernando Diniz. In their Libertadores debut, already under new management, the Corinthians side beat Argentina’s Platense away from home by 2-0. In the Derby against Palmeiras, in the 11th round of the Brasileirão, last Sunday (12), in Itaquera, they drew 0-0.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

The Corinthians coaching staff should have the following absences for the match: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (pubalgia), left-backs Hugo Farias (recovering from knee surgery) and Fabrizio Angileri (strain in the hamstring of his left thigh), defensive midfielder Charles (right heel injury), as well as forwards Kaio César (physical transition after perifibrillar inflammation resulting from a muscle injury in his right thigh), Gui Negão (grade 2 muscle injury in his right thigh), and Memphis Depay (grade 2 muscle injury in the front muscle of his right thigh).

On the other hand, according to ge.globo, right-back Pedro Milans has recovered from a sprained left ankle and should be included in the squad for the match.

With that, Fernando Diniz is expected to repeat the lineup from the last two matches and take the field with the following tactical setup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kayke and Yuri Alberto.

Probable Santa Fe lineup and absences

The Colombian team will not have the following available to face Corinthians: Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo (doubtful, calf pain), Yilmar Velásquez (muscle injury), Maximiliano Lovera (recovering from a knee issue). Mateo Puerta and Ewil Murillo are also unavailable.

As a result, Pablo Repetto intends to line up: Andrés Mosquera; Helibelton Palacios, Emmanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno and Christian Mafla; Alexis Zapata, Daniel Torres and Jhojan Torres; Luis Palacios, Omar Fernández and Hugo Rodallega.

Refereeing

The referee will be Juan Benítez (PAR), assisted by Milciades Saldivar (PAR) and Julio Aranda (PAR). The fourth official and the VAR will be Carlos Paulo Benítez (PAR) and José Méndez (PAR), respectively.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who will not be at Neo Química Arena will be able to follow the match on Globo (free-to-air TV), getv (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a summary of what happened in the 90 minutes, as well as coach Fernando Diniz’s press conference and mixed-zone coverage with Corinthians players.

Next match

After facing Santa Fe in the Libertadores, Corinthians will turn their focus back to the continuation of the Brazilian Championship. That is because next Saturday (18), at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will visit Vitória at Barradão Stadium in a match valid for the 12th round of the national tournament. Timão will be looking to win after eight games in the competition, as they sit only in 16th place with 11 points — two wins, five draws and four defeats — with eight goals scored and 11 conceded.

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