Vitinho gets minutes again for Corinthians after spell on bench | OneFootball

Corinthians’ 1-0 win over Barra-SC on the night of last Tuesday (21), in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil, also marked Vitinho’s return to the field after a spell without being used. The forward was called upon again by the coaching staff after three straight matches as an option on the bench.

The No. 11 had not taken the field in the matches against Palmeiras and Vitória in the Brazilian Championship, as well as in the clash against Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Libertadores. The run represented his longest stretch without minutes since arriving at the club in August 2025.

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Against Barra-SC, Vitinho came on in the first half, in the 15th minute, after Kayke left the field with pain in his left knee. With plenty of time on the pitch, the forward stayed on until the end of the match, totaling around 75 minutes of action.

During his time on the field, Vitinho took part in attacking moves and looked for alternatives in building plays. The player had one shot on target, which was saved by the opposing goalkeeper, and also contributed to ball circulation and defensive recovery.

Since arriving at Corinthians, the forward has alternated between periods of greater and lesser involvement with the team. During his spell, he has made more than 30 appearances in the black-and-white shirt, being part of the squad that won the 2025 Copa do Brasil.

With his return to the pitch, Vitinho is once again an option for coach Fernando Diniz for the rest of the season. Corinthians’ next match will be this Sunday (26) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) against Vasco da Gama, in a game valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Neo Química Arena.

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