Estudiantes host Corinthians in Copa Libertadores quarter-final first leg, kick-off 21:30 | OneFootball

Estudiantes de La Plata host Brazilian side Corinthians on Wednesday in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final first leg at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. Kick-off is at 21:30. According to SuperDepor.com, the match will be shown on Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium.

Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich has been appointed, with compatriot Antonio García on VAR duties.

Estudiantes advanced by knocking out Universidad Católica of Chile, drawing at home then winning handsomely away. In the group stage the Pincha finished second in their section, only behind Flamengo.

Domestically they are struggling, having lost 1-0 to Vélez in round eight of the Torneo Clausura, leaving them on seven points and 13th in Zone A.

Corinthians topped Group E ahead of Platense, Independiente Santa Fe of Colombia and Peñarol of Uruguay. They then edged Rosario Central, Ángel Di María’s side, 1-0 on aggregate in the last 16.

Probable Estudiantes XI: Fernando Muslera, Eros Mancuso, Santiago Núñez, Leandro González Pirez, Gastón Benedetti or Tomás Palacios, Baltasar Rodríguez, Ezequiel Piovi, Alexis Castro, Joaquín Correa, Guido Carrillo, Joaquín Tobio Burgos. Coach: Alexander Medina.

Probable Corinthians XI: Kauê Camargo, Gustavo Henrique, João Pedro, Matheus Bidu, Mateuzinho, Allan, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio, Memphis Depay. Coach: Fernando Diniz.

Source: SuperDepor.com

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