Corinthians v Atlético-MG: TV, absentees, line-ups, referee | OneFootball

On Sunday evening (24), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Corinthians host Atlético-MG at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 17th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. At the moment, the Corinthians side sits in 16th place with 18 points — four wins, six draws, and six losses — with 14 goals scored and 18 conceded.

This season, Alvinegro are coming off a draw against Peñarol of Uruguay at Estadio Campeón Del Siglo, in the fifth round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage, by a score of 1-1. The match took place on Thursday (21). In the Brazilian Championship, meanwhile, the club from Parque São Jorge, in its last match, was beaten by Botafogo 3-1 last Sunday (17) at Nilton Santos, in the 16th round of the national competition.

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Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

The Corinthians coaching staff could have up to five absences for the match: center-back João Pedro Tchoca (recovering from inguinal hernia surgery), left-back Hugo Farias (recovering from arthroscopy on his right knee), as well as forwards Vitinho (pain in his right hip) and Kayke (surgical procedure on the knee’s anterior cruciate ligament, ACL).

Left-back Matheus Bidu, meanwhile, is doubtful, as he missed the away game against Peñarol-URU in the fifth round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage due to a sprained left ankle. On the other hand, forward Memphis Depay, according to reporting by Central do Timão, could return to action after two months — he had been recovering from a grade 2 muscle injury in his thigh.

With that, coach Fernando Diniz is expected to start the match with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Fabrizio Angileri (Matheus Bidu); Raniele, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Jesse Lingard and Yuri Alberto.

Probable Atlético-MG lineup

The team from Minas Gerais has four absences for the match. Center-back Ivan Román and midfielder Igor Gomes did not travel to São Paulo by technical decision. Meanwhile, defensive midfielder Patrick and midfielder Gustavo Scarpa are in the medical department recovering from injury.

Given that, according to ge.globo, Argentine coach Eduardo Domínguez intends to start the match with: Everson; Natanael, Ruan Tressoldi, Junior Alonso and Renan Lodi; Alan Franco (Alexsander), Maycon and Bernard; Cuello (Victor Hugo), Cassierra and Minda.

Refereeing

The referee will be Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS), assisted by Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Anne Kesy Gomes de Sá (AM). The fourth official and the VAR will be, respectively, Gustavo Ervino Bauermann (SC) and Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho (RJ).

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who are not at Neo Química Arena will be able to watch the match on Record (free-to-air TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), and Premiere (Globo Group pay-per-view). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a report on what happened over the 90 minutes, as well as articles covering coach Fernando Diniz’s press conference and the mixed zone with the players.

Next fixture

After facing Atlético-MG at home in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians will turn their focus back to the sixth and final round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Next Wednesday (27), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão will host Platense of Argentina, also at Neo Química Arena.

Already guaranteed a place in the round of 16 and top of Group E with 11 points — three wins and two draws, with eight goals scored and two conceded — Corinthians go into the final round looking to secure the best overall record in the qualifying stage. If they do, they will be able to play all knockout matches at Itaquera through the semifinal, since the final is a single match at a neutral venue.

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