Corinthians seek to end last-16 Libertadores drought at Neo Química Arena against Rosario Central | OneFootball

Corinthians host Rosario Central at 21:30 on Thursday, chasing a first last-16 Libertadores progression at Neo Química Arena.

As reported by Meu Timao, the club are aiming to halt an unwelcome home run at this stage. It will be the fourth such tie decided at Neo Química Arena, and previous attempts against Guaraní, Nacional and Colo-Colo all ended in exit.

In 2015, Tite’s side sought to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat, but red cards for Fábio Santos and Jadson preceded a 1-0 loss in Itaquera.

The away-goals rule proved costly in the following years. In 2016, Nacional advanced after 0-0 and 2-2 draws. In 2018, Corinthians won 2-1 at Neo Química Arena, yet Colo-Colo progressed thanks to a 1-0 home win.

Including qualifying, returns have also been modest. In 2020 and 2025, Corinthians beat Guaraní and Barcelona de Guayaquil but still went out early. Their only knockout success in that span came the round before Barcelona, when Ramón Díaz’s team eliminated Universidad Central.

There is no away-goals rule this time. The first leg in Rosario finished 0-0, so Corinthians need a straightforward win to reach the quarter-finals, while another draw takes it to penalties.

Source: Meu Timao

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