Dorival turns ally for Corinthians in Copa do Brasil, eyes record | OneFootball

Former tormentor of Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil, coach Dorival Júnior has now become an ally and is trying to guide the team to yet another final in the competition. Last Wednesday, the alvinegro team defeated Cruzeiro 1-0 at Mineirão and got closer to the national final.

Unlike in recent years, this time Dorival is playing in favor of Corinthians. The coach was a nemesis for the team the last two times he took part in the tournament. In 2023, at the helm of São Paulo, he eliminated Timão in the semifinals. In 2022, leading Flamengo, he got the better of the Alvinegro in the final.

In 2024, the coach did not compete in the Copa do Brasil because he was with the Brazilian National Team.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Record in Sight

With a winning record in the competition, Dorival could equal Felipão’s record. Scolari has four titles and is the biggest winner of the Copa do Brasil, while the Corinthians coach, with three, is in second place on the list alongside Mano Menezes.

Impeccable Campaign

Corinthians’ campaign in the current edition of the tournament is impeccable. Timão has won all seven matches played so far and has not conceded a single goal. On the other hand, the team has already found the net nine times.

Corinthians’ Next Match

Match Situation

With the 1-0 win in the first leg, Corinthians only needs a draw in the second match at Neo Química Arena to advance to the grand final of the Copa do Brasil. An alvinegro defeat by one goal takes the match to penalties. A loss by two or more goals puts Cruzeiro through.

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