Matheus Corrêa eyes Santos clash, aims for Corinthians U20 progress | OneFootball

This Friday, Corinthians will host Santos for the first match of the round of 16 in the Paulista U-20 Championship, at 3 p.m. (Brasília time), at Parque São Jorge. One of the team's highlights, goalkeeper Matheus Corrêa projected the match and emphasized the importance of the competition for the group.

"I foresee a very balanced duel. Santos is a qualified team, but we trust in our work, in the preparation we've had so far, and in the strength of our squad. We will aim to play two great matches, be attentive to details, and achieve qualification to continue firmly in the fight for the title, representing the Corinthians jersey in the best possible way," said Matheus Corrêa in an exclusive interview with Gazeta Esportiva.

In 2025, the goalkeeper has played 15 matches for Corinthians' U-20 category, 13 in the Paulista Championship and two in the Brazilian Championship. Considered one of the main prospects of the club in his position, Matheus was part of the squads that won the Copinha in 2024 and were runners-up in the current season. He also competed in the World Cup with the Brazilian U-17 National Team in 2023, and has already participated in training with the professional team.

Corinthians x Santos

The classic match between Corinthians and Santos takes place this Friday, at 3 p.m., at Parque São Jorge, in São Paulo. The duel will be in a home and away format, and in case of a tie in the aggregate score, the spot in the quarterfinals will be decided on penalties.

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