Against Platense, Corinthians aim to improve record v Argentine sides | OneFootball

Corinthians take on Platense-ARG on Wednesday night (27) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the sixth and final round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Alvinegro have already secured first place in Group E and qualification for the round of 16, but will still take the field aiming to at least secure the second-best overall campaign.

So far, Timão have 11 points, with three wins and two draws, as well as eight goals scored and two conceded. The club from Parque São Jorge will also look to improve its overall historical record against Argentine teams. Since its foundation, there have been 33 wins, 27 draws, and 33 losses against the ‘hermanos’ – 126 goals scored and 119 conceded. Their win rate is 45.16%.

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Considering only Conmebol Libertadores matches, that rate rises to 46.37%. In total, there have been six wins, eight draws, and nine losses in 23 matches against Argentine sides. Even with the unfavorable record, the club from Parque São Jorge won its only continental competition trophy against an Argentine opponent. In the 2012 final, they beat Boca Juniors 3-1 on aggregate.

In the first leg, at La Bombonera, there was a 1-1 draw, with striker Romarinho scoring the equalizer late in the second half. In the return leg, they won 2-0, with two goals from Emerson Sheik at Pacaembu. In their opening match of the 2026 edition, Timão beat Platense away from home 2-0, with goals from Kayke and Yuri Alberto.

The draw for the Libertadores round of 16 is scheduled for next Friday (29) at 12 p.m. (Brasília time) at Conmebol headquarters in Luque, Paraguay. As mentioned, Timão are top of their group and will face the runners-up from the other groups, with no restrictions — including the possibility of facing Brazilian teams.

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