Corinthians name starting XI to face Santa Fe away in Libertadores | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the night of this Wednesday (6), at 9:30 p.m., Corinthians take on Santa Fe of Colombia at El Campín Stadium, in a match valid for the fourth round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. A win could secure Timão an early spot in the round of 16, as the team leads Group E with nine points — a 100% record — six goals scored and none conceded.

Corinthians’ coaching staff will be unable to count on the following players for the match: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (pubalgia), left-back Hugo Farias (recovering from knee surgery), defensive midfielders Charles (right heel injury), Alex Santana (not yet registered for the Libertadores) and Allan (sickle cell trait – cannot play at high altitude), as well as forwards Memphis Depay (physical transition after a grade 2 injury to his right thigh) and Kayke (recovering from ACL surgery).

Photo: Gustavo Vasco/Agência Corinthians

Therefore, coach Fernando Diniz selected the following lineup to start the match: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Luiz, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Jesse Lingard and Yuri Alberto.

The substitutes available are: Kauê Camargo, André Ramalho, Iago Machado, Pedro Milans, Fabrizio Angileri, Matheus Pereira, André Carrillo, Dieguinho, Zakaria Labyad, Kaio César, Gui Negão and Pedro Raul.

After facing Santa Fe-COL at El Campín in the Libertadores group stage, Corinthians will turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. That is because next Sunday (10), Alvinegro will host São Paulo at Neo Química Arena at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 15th round of the national competition. At the moment, Timão are the first team inside the relegation zone with 15 points — three wins, six draws and five defeats — 10 goals scored and 13 conceded.

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