Corinthians: Yuri Alberto starts, Garro benched v Cruzeiro, line-ups | OneFootball

The Corinthians is set for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro this Wednesday. Coach Dorival Júnior left midfielder Rodrigo Garro on the bench but started forward Yuri Alberto. Raniele, despite traveling with the squad, was not listed.

Corinthians Lineup

Corinthians will take the field with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; José Martínez, Maycon, Carrillo, and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

Cruzeiro Lineup

On the other side, Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim lined up Cruzeiro with: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo and Kaio Jorge.

How are the teams doing?

Corinthians fluctuated during 2025 and ended the Brazilian Championship with a draw against the relegated Juventude, 1-1. However, the team boasts a consistent campaign in the Copa do Brasil. Timão has six wins in six matches played in the competition, with eight goals scored and none conceded.

To reach the semifinal, Dorival Júnior's team eliminated Novorizontino, their rival Palmeiras, and Athletico-PR. Besides aiming for the fourth title, the club is also seeking a spot in the Libertadores of 2026.

Cruzeiro, on the other hand, finished the Brasileirão in third place and is already guaranteed in the next Libertadores. In the last round, with reserves, Raposa lost to Santos, 3-0.

Their journey in the Copa do Brasil is also positive: five wins and one draw in six matches. The team led by Portuguese Leonardo Jardim knocked out Vila Nova, CRB, and their archrival Atlético-MG in previous rounds and is aiming for the seventh trophy of the tournament.

The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) on the pitch of Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte,

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