Platense-ARG v Corinthians: where to watch, absentees, line-ups, referee | OneFootball

Corinthians visit Platense of Argentina on Thursday night (9) at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the first round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage, at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López. The clash will mark the debut of Fernando Diniz, announced last Monday (6) to replace Dorival Júnior as head coach of Alvinegro. The Corinthians side will be chasing a second title in the continental tournament.

Going through an unstable spell this season and coming off a coaching change, the club from Parque São Jorge is looking to get back to winning ways. That is because Corinthians’ last victory came on February 19, against Athletico-PR, by 1-0 at Arena da Baixada, in the second round of the Brazilian Championship. Since then, there have been five draws and four defeats — five goals scored and 11 conceded, in matches valid for the national competition, in addition to the state championship quarterfinals and semifinals.

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Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

The Corinthians coaching staff will not be able to count on the following players for the match: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (sports hernia – ge.globo), right-back Pedro Milans (muscle discomfort – André Hernan), defensive midfielder Charles (ankle knock – ge.globo), as well as forwards Kaio César (perifibrotic inflammation resulting from a muscle injury in the right thigh), Memphis Depay (grade 2 muscle injury in the front muscle of the right thigh) and Gui Negão (grade 2 muscle injury in the right thigh).

With that, Fernando Diniz is expected to field the following lineup to start the match: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Luiz, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon; Kayke (Vitinho) and Yuri Alberto.

The squad called up for the match against Platense-ARG:

Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Kauê and Felipe Longo;Full-backs: Matheus Bidu, Fabrizio Angileri and Matheuzinho;Center-backs: André Ramalho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Iago Machado;Midfielders: Allan, André Luiz, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Matheus Pereira, Raniele, Rodrigo Garro and Zakaria Labyad;Forwards: Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Kayke, Pedro Raul, Vitinho and Yuri Alberto.

Probable Platense-ARG lineup

Coach Walter Zunino intends to start the match with: Saborido, Ignacio Vazquez, Victor Cuesta and Tomás Silva; Amarfil, Barrios and Zapiola; Mainero, Gauto and Lencina.

Officiating

The referee will be Piero Maza (CHI), assisted by José Retamal (CHI) and Miguel Rocha (CHI); the fourth official and VAR will be José Cabero (CHI) and Juan Lara (CHI), respectively.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who will not be at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López will be able to follow the match on ESPN Brasil (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming service). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a summary of what happened in the 90 minutes, as well as coach Fernando Diniz’s press conference and mixed-zone coverage with Corinthians players.

Next match

After facing Platense of Argentina in the Conmebol Libertadores group stage, Corinthians will turn their focus back to the Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday (12), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will face Palmeiras at Neo Química Arena, for the 11th round of the national competition. Currently, Alvinegro are the first team outside the relegation zone with 10 points — two wins, four draws and four defeats — eight goals scored and 11 conceded.

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