Luiz Gustavo Bahia revels in goal in Corinthians' U20 Brasileirão draw | OneFootball

Midfielder Bahia was decisive once again for Corinthians U-20 on Tuesday night (7). In a match valid for the Brazilian Championship in the category, the player scored one of the goals in the 1-1 draw with Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro and remains one of the standout names in the black-and-white squad.

At 20 years old, the player has taken on a leadership role in the team coached by William Batista. Captain in recent matches, he has established himself as the team’s technical reference point, contributing both in build-up play and in finishing moves.

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“I’m happy to be able to help the team with another goal. We work very hard every day to be prepared and make the most of opportunities when they come. We know how important it is to pick up points away from home, especially in such a balanced competition, but of course it leaves a bitter taste because of the late equalizer, given the way it happened. Even so, we have to value the group’s commitment, keep improving, and stay focused, because we have a lot of potential to achieve big things in the competition”, he said.

This strong U-20 run comes after an important 2025 season, when Bahia was promoted to Corinthians’ first team squad. That year, he finished as the club’s top scorer in its runner-up campaign in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup and then joined the professional group, working under Ramón Díaz and later Dorival Júnior.

Since then, the midfielder has made appearances for both the senior team and the youth side. In 2026, he has played once in the Paulista Championship with the professionals, in addition to featuring in five matches for the U-20s, where he has already scored two goals.

With the arrival of coach Fernando Diniz, expectations are growing that the youngster will receive more opportunities with the first team. In the meantime, he remains a key piece in the youth squad.

With the result against Botafogo, Corinthians U-20 reached eight points and sits fourth in the Brazilian U-20 Championship table, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in five matches played.

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