Matheuzinho makes Libertadores team of the week after Corinthians’ 1-0 win | OneFootball

Corinthians right-back Matheuzinho has been named in the Copa Libertadores team of the week after impressing in the 1-0 win over Rosario Central of Argentina that sealed a quarter-final place.

According to Meu Timao, the selection was published on Friday night. Despite being a full-back, the number two is listed in a back three in a three-four-three shape.

Also included are Valle of LDU, Ecuador, plus Gustavo Gómez of Palmeiras and Vázquez of Platense, Argentina. The midfield features Rodríguez of Independiente del Valle, Ecuador, Hércules of Fluminense, and the Flamengo pair Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino. The attack comprises Joaquín Correa and Guido Carrillo of Estudiantes, with Pedro of Flamengo.

Across both legs, Matheuzinho duelled directly with forward Campaz. In the Neo Química Arena match he registered 11 defensive actions, winning three tackles and eight of 10 ground duels, along with two interceptions and four clearances.

Corinthians now turn to Estudiantes, who eliminated Universidad Católica of Chile, with the quarter-finals set for the weeks of nine and 16 September, the return to be played in Itaquera. Domestically, they visit Coritiba on Sunday at 19:30 at Couto Pereira in round 24 of the Brasileirão.

Source: Meu Timao

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