Corinthians set their line-up to face Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista

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Central do Timão

·8 febbraio 2026

Corinthians set their line-up to face Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians will host Palmeiras this Sunday night (8th), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the seventh round of the first phase of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista. One hour before kickoff, Timão announced the lineup that coach Dorival Júnior will send onto the field against their rivals.

The Corinthians coaching staff has four absences for the Derby. They are: left-back Hugo Farias (right knee injury), midfielder José Martínez (recently returned), midfielder André Carrillo (muscle discomfort), and forward Kaio César (muscle injury in the right thigh).

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Thus, Corinthians will start the match with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Matheus Pereira, and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

The bench options are: Felipe Longo, João Pedro, Cacá, André Ramalho, Pedro Milans, Charles, Rodrigo Garro, Kayke, Vitinho, Pedro Raul, Dieguinho, and Gui Negão.

After facing Palmeiras in Itaquera for the state championship, Corinthians will shift their focus to the Brazilian Championship. Next Thursday (12th), at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), Alvinegro will face Red Bull Bragantino at Neo Química Arena, for the third round of the national competition.

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