Corinthians confirm line-up for Brasileirão opener against Bahia | OneFootball

According to Meu Timao, Corinthians have named their side for the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro opener against Bahia. The first-round meeting will be played at Vila Belmiro in Santos, kick-off 20:00.

After rotating against Velo Clube, coach Dorival Júnior has selected his first-choice options among those in the best physical condition. The XI is Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Raniele, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

Five substitutions are permitted, and the bench options are Felipe Longo, André Ramalho, Vitinho, Pedro Raul, Pedro Milans, Matheus Pereira, Kayke, Charles, Hugo Farias, André Luiz, Gui Negão and Dieguinho.

Rogério Ceni’s Bahia are also set. They start with Ronaldo, Gilberto, David Duarte, Ramos Mingos, Luciano Juba, Acevedo, Jean Lucas, Everton Ribeiro, Ademir, Erick Pulga and Willian José.

Despite Memphis returning, Corinthians still have two absentees. Cacá is in physical transition after a strain of the left internal oblique in the abdomen, and José Martínez remains in Venezuela because of delays in reissuing his passport since the start of the season.

Corinthians aim to improve their opening-day record since the switch to a points format in 2003, which stands at 7 wins, 7 draws and 8 defeats. Bahia were the opponents twice before on day one, a 1-1 draw in 2025 and a 3-2 loss in 2019.

In 2026, Corinthians have played five times in the Campeonato Paulista, recording two wins, two draws and one defeat. They also prepare for the Supercopa do Brasil on Sunday against Flamengo in Brasília.

Source: Meu Timao