Corinthians extend historic unbeaten run against Independiente Santa Fe | OneFootball

With the 2-0 win over Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Libertadores, Corinthians extended their unbeaten run against the Colombian club. The result earned at Neo Química Arena also strengthened Timão’s positive record against teams from Colombia.

The match marked the sixth meeting between the teams, and the history remains favorable for the black-and-white side, which still has never lost to Santa Fe. Overall, Corinthians have four wins and two draws, with eight goals scored and only three conceded.

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The first meetings between the clubs took place in friendly matches, played in 1954 and 1963. The only official games, meanwhile, were in 2016, during that year’s Copa Libertadores group stage.

On that occasion, Corinthians won the first leg, played at Neo Química Arena, 1-0, with a goal by Guilherme after an assist from Rodriguinho. In the return match, played at El Campín Stadium, the teams drew 1-1, with Elias finding the net for Timão.

Now, next Saturday (18), at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro will visit Vitória at Barradão Stadium in a match valid for the 12th round of the national tournament. Timão will look to win after eight matches in the competition, as they sit only 16th with 11 points — two wins, five draws, and four defeats — with eight goals scored and 11 conceded.

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