Corinthians wrap up preparations to face Santa Fe, likely line-up

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·15 avril 2026

Corinthians wrap up preparations to face Santa Fe, likely line-up

With a training session at the Joaquim Grava Training Center facilities, Corinthians wrapped up preparations this Tuesday for the clash against Santa Fe in the Copa Sudamericana. The match is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on Wednesday at Neo Química Arena, in the second round.

On the eve of the game against the Colombian rival, coach Fernando Diniz worked on set-piece plays and led two tactical drills featuring various game situations. Earlier, the players received tactical instructions through a video shown in the team meeting room.

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Likely lineup

Against Santa Fe, Corinthians are expected to repeat the lineup used in the recent Derby in the Brazilian Championship, with Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Breno Bidon, André and Rodrigo Garro; Kayke and Yuri Alberto.

“When we play at home, we are very strong. So picking up points away from home matters a lot,” said Kayke, who scored in the win over Platense in Argentina. “We always expect what they (the fans) already do in games. Whether at home or away, the supporters always help. If I score a goal, it will be very special for me,” he added.

Good start

In the first round, Corinthians beat Platense 2-0. Santa Fe, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Peñarol at home. With three points, the Brazilian team will take the field as the leader of Group E in the Copa Libertadores.

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