Portuguesa v Corinthians: where to watch, team news, line-ups, referee

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·22 février 2026

Portuguesa v Corinthians: where to watch, team news, line-ups, referee

Corinthians visits, on the night of this Sunday (22), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Canindé Stadium, Portuguesa, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Paulista Championship, where Corinthians seeks to advance with a victory to be able to decide the semifinal at home.

Corinthians arrives for the match in good form this season. This is because, last Thursday (19), the Alvinegro achieved its second victory in the Brazilian Championship against Athletico, away from home, by 1 x 0. As of 2026, at the moment, they have seven wins, two draws, and three losses – 16 goals scored and eight conceded.

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Probable lineup and absences for Corinthians

For the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship, Corinthians is expected to have three absences: left-back Hugo Farias (right knee surgery) and forwards Kaio César (right thigh injury) and Yuri Alberto (grade 2 muscle injury).

Thus, Corinthians is expected to start the game with the following lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Carrilo, and Breno Bidon; Memphis and Vitinho (Gui Negão).

Probable lineup for Portuguesa

Portuguesa is expected to field a full-strength lineup aiming to have a great campaign in the state championship: Bruno Bertinato; João Vitor, Biazus, Gustavo Henrique, and Caio Roque; Portuga, Zé Vitor, and Gabriel Pires; Ewerthon, Maceió, and Renê.

Refereeing

The referee will be Raphael Claus, assisted by Neuza Ines Back and Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa. The VAR will be Ilbert Estevam da Silva. All were appointed by the Paulista Football Federation (FPF).

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who are not at Canindé Stadium can watch the match on Record (open TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), and HBO MAX (streaming). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will provide a summary of what happened during the 90 minutes, as well as the press conference with coach Dorival Júnior and mixed zones with the players.

Next commitment

After facing Portuguesa at Canindé for the state championship, Corinthians will shift its focus to the Brazilian Championship. Next Wednesday (25), at 8 PM (Brasília time), the Alvinegro will face Cruzeiro at Mineirão, in a rescheduled match for the fourth round of the national competition.

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