Corinthians v Rosario Central-ARG: TV, absentees, line-ups, officials | OneFootball

Corinthians face Rosario Central-ARG on Thursday night (20) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Neo Química Arena, in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16. In the first leg, exactly one week ago (13), the teams met in Argentina and drew 0-0. If there is another draw, the decision will go to a penalty shootout.

In the group stage, the club from Parque São Jorge finished top of Group E with 11 points — three wins, two draws, and one loss, with eight goals scored and four conceded. Their opponent topped Group H with 13 points. Fernando Diniz’s side are coming off a defeat this season. Last Sunday (16), Alvinegro were beaten by Cruzeiro at Itaquera, 2-1, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

If they qualify, Timão, who have already earned just over R$16 million in prize money in the tournament, could pocket another $1.7 million (R$9 million) and would face Argentina’s Estudiantes. Alvinegro are chasing their second title in the tournament after their historic unbeaten triumph in 2012. Since then, the club from Parque São Jorge’s best run in the international competition came in 2022, when they were eliminated by Flamengo in the quarterfinals.

In 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018, they were knocked out in the round of 16. In 2020 and 2025, they were eliminated in the preliminary stage. On the continental stage, Corinthians’ last title came in mid-2013. That year, Timão beat São Paulo 4-1 on aggregate in the Recopa Sudamericana final.

Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

The Corinthians coaching staff, led by Fernando Diniz, has the following absences for the match: center-back André Ramalho (recovering from labyrinthitis), defensive midfielders Allan (serving a suspension) and André Luiz (grade 2 injury to the back of his right thigh), midfielders Vitinho (recovering from surgery on the meniscus in his left knee) and Zakaria Labyad (undergoing postoperative recovery after a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee), as well as forwards Kayke Ferrari (recovering from surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee) and Yuri Alberto (being treated for a grade 2 injury to the back of his right thigh).

According to ge.globo, English midfielder Jesse Lingard was held out of training this Wednesday, on the eve of the match, due to an issue in one of his thighs. Even so, he has been included in the squad for the game against Rosario Central and will be reassessed before the decisive match.

With that, Corinthians are expected to start the match with the following lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Pedro Raul.

Probable Rosario Central-ARG lineup

Coach Jorge Almirón is expected to send out: Ledesma; Coronel, Ovando, Gastón Ávila and Sández; Ibarra and Pizarro; Cantizano, Di María and Campaz; Copetti.

Refereeing

The referee will be Alexis Herrera (Venezuela), with Lubin Torrealba (Venezuela) and Antoni Garcia (Venezuela) as assistants. The fourth official and the VAR will be Rony Cueva (Venezuela) and Nicolas Gallo (Colombia), respectively.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who are not at Neo Química Arena will be able to watch the match on ESPN Brasil (cable TV) and Disney+ (the broadcaster’s streaming service). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a report on what happened over the 90 minutes, as well as coverage of coach Fernando Diniz’s press conference and the mixed zone with the players.

Next match

After facing Rosario Central in Itaquera in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16, Corinthians will turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday (23), at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, Alvinegro will visit Coritiba at Couto Pereira Stadium for the 24th round of the national tournament. At the moment, Timão sit ninth with 32 points — eight wins, eight draws, and seven losses — with 25 goals scored and 22 conceded.

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