Corinthians v Atlético-MG shines in São Paulo free-to-air ratings | OneFootball

Throughout the night this past Sunday (24), Corinthians faced Atlético-MG at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 17th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and defeated their opponent 1-0. The goal was scored by midfielder Zakaria Labyad late in the second half, after a cross from right-back Matheuzinho. The result moved Corinthians up to 15th place with 21 points — five wins, six draws, and six losses — with 15 goals scored and 18 conceded.

In addition to the victory, the clash between the two teams delivered the second-highest audience on free-to-air television — broadcast by Record — in São Paulo, with an average of 10.9 rating points, trailing only Rede Globo. The figures were released by Kantar Ibope Media through the website Máquina do Esporte. The match reached a peak of 13.5 points, with an 18.3% share of all televisions tuned in across Greater São Paulo.

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According to Ibope, one rating point in São Paulo is equivalent to 78,781 households and 199,633 people. During the match broadcast, between 6:30 pm and 8:28 pm, TV Globo led free-to-air ratings with 14.3 points. SBT ranked third with 5.7 points. The match between Corinthians and Atlético-MG was also shown on Cazé TV (YouTube) and Premiere (Globo Group pay-per-view).

Now, Corinthians turns its attention back to its priorities for the sixth and final round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Next Wednesday (27), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Timão will host Platense of Argentina, also at Neo Química Arena.

Already guaranteed a place in the round of 16 and sitting top of Group E with 11 points — three wins and two draws, with eight goals scored and two conceded — Corinthians heads into the final round looking to secure the best overall record in the qualifying stage. If they do, they will be able to play all of their knockout matches at Itaquera through to the semifinal, since the final is played as a single match at a neutral venue.

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