Corinthians begin preparations for crucial Campeonato Paulista clash

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·20 de febrero de 2026

Corinthians begin preparations for crucial Campeonato Paulista clash

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

After achieving an important result away from home in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians returned to work on the morning of this Friday (20th), at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center, already fully focused on the first knockout decision of the state season. On Sunday (22nd), at 8:30 PM, at Canindé, Timão faces Portuguesa in a single match valid for the quarter-finals of the Paulistão.

The team's reappearance happened less than 48 hours after the victory over Athletico-PR, in Paraná, which required a different schedule from the coaching staff. The players who played more than 45 minutes in the Brasileirão match stayed inside the training center, where they performed regenerative activities and specific physical recovery work.

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Meanwhile, the other athletes started the day with an activation session in the gym and then went to the field for warm-up. The movement marked the beginning of practical preparation for the decisive weekend duel.

With an eye on the clash against Lusa, coach Dorival Júnior led the first tactical work with the group. The activity focused on adjustments in positioning and team organization. Subsequently, the team participated in a confrontation training on a reduced field, prioritizing intensity, quick decision-making, and compactness.

Corinthians will conclude the preparation on the afternoon of this Saturday (21st), again at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center. The tendency is for the coaching staff to use the last activity to define the team that will start the match at Canindé, where only a victory guarantees a spot in the semi-finals of the Paulista Championship.

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