Matheuzinho stresses Corinthians’ Libertadores focus and looks ahead to Rosario Central first leg | OneFootball

Corinthians have set their sights on Thursday 13’s Libertadores last-16 opener at Rosario Central, with Matheuzinho underlining the competition as the club’s top priority after the league win over Red Bull Bragantino. According to Meu Timao, the right-back framed the week around making a strong start in Argentina.

He said the squad know their quality and how far they can go, but warned it is a tricky tournament and a single lapse could alter everything.

The first leg is at the Gigante de Arroyito at 21:30 Brasília time. He added they are prepared for Thursday and hopes they can deliver their best performance and bring back an important result to São Paulo.

The return is on 20 August in São Paulo. If the tie is level on aggregate, penalties will decide the quarter-final place. The winners will face Estudiantes or Universidad Católica.

Corinthians topped Group E with 11 points, while Rosario Central finished second in Group H with 13 points.

Source: Meu Timao

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