Record breaker! Diniz sets longest unbeaten run in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz made history with Corinthians’ draw against Peñarol this Thursday (21). The result took the black-and-white manager to 19 unbeaten matches in the Libertadores, giving him the title of coach with the longest unbeaten streak in the competition.

The achievement was highlighted by Conmebol itself, which congratulated the coach on social media. In total, there are 14 matches without defeat while in charge of Fluminense and five more with Timão, adding up to 12 wins and 7 draws. During his spell with the Tricolor das Laranjeiras, between 2023 and 2024, Diniz won South America by beating Argentina’s Boca Juniors in the final played at the Maracanã.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – APRIL 26: Fernando Diniz, head coach of Corinthians, gestures during a Brasileirao 2026 match between Corinthians and Vasco da Gama at Neo Quimica Arena on April 26, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Current campaign

This season, Fernando Diniz has posted excellent numbers in charge of Corinthians in the Libertadores. Having already secured qualification in 1st place in the group with one round to spare, Timão beat Platense in Argentina, as well as Peñarol and Santa Fe in Itaquera, and drew with those same teams away from home. Next week, Alvinegro hosts the Argentines at Neo Química Arena for the final matchday of the tournament’s group stage.

Signed after Dorival Jr was dismissed, Diniz in fact made his debut in charge of the club in the Libertadores, when he beat Platense in Argentina. At that point, the team had gone nine matches without a win.

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