Gustavo Henrique shines as Corinthians hit Libertadores mark | OneFootball

Center-back Gustavo Henrique has been standing out in the 2026 Copa Libertadores, according to a survey by R10 Score. The Corinthians defender leads six statistics among all defenders in the competition. He ranks first in goals, with three scored, and also leads in goal contributions, with four. The defender also holds first place in big chances converted, with two, and shots on target, with six.

On the defensive side, the player leads in clearances, with 57, and headed clearances, with 43. In addition to Gustavo Henrique’s individual highlight, the app’s survey shows Timão in a prominent position among Brazilian clubs when it comes to keeping clean sheets away from home in international competitions this century.

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Timão sits in third place in the ranking, with 32 away matches without conceding a goal. Corinthians trail only São Paulo, with 37 matches, and Palmeiras, with 34. Cruzeiro appears right behind the black-and-white club, with 31 away clean sheets.

Brazilian clubs with the most away clean sheets in international competitions: São Paulo — 37 Palmeiras — 34 Corinthians — 32 Cruzeiro — 31

In this way, Corinthians stand out both for Gustavo Henrique’s individual performance and for the collective mark achieved away from home in international competitions.

Outcome to Be Decided

With the draw against Rosario Central, Alvinegro reached its 27th match in its history in the competition’s round of 16. It now has seven wins, nine draws, and 11 losses at this stage of the tournament, with 33 goals scored and 34 conceded.

The outcome of the current tie will be decided next Thursday (20), when Corinthians and Rosario Central face each other again, this time at Neo Química Arena. Before that, Timão turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. This Sunday (16), at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, the team hosts Cruzeiro, also in Itaquera, for the 23rd round.

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