Corinthians U20 ready for crucial derby in Brasileirão quarters | OneFootball

Corinthians wrapped up preparations on Wednesday afternoon (15) for the decisive clash against Palmeiras in the second leg of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship quarterfinals. The session took place at the Corinthians Athlete Development Center of Excellence (CEFAC), the final training before the derby, which will be played this Thursday (16) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Barueri.

After losing the first leg 1-0, Timãozinho need to win by one goal to take the decision for a semifinal spot to a penalty shootout. A victory by two or more goals guarantees direct qualification for the black-and-white side. Any other result secures Palmeiras a place in the next stage of the competition.

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Before the match, head coach William Batista highlighted the importance of the Derby, both because of the rivalry and the decisive nature of the clash. The coach said the group arrives prepared to fight for qualification and confident in the work done throughout the campaign.

William Batista: “We know how big this match is because it’s a derby, especially with so much on the line. We are well prepared, and everything that has been built since the start of the competition allows us to come into this match ready to fight for qualification, fully aware of what it means to wear the Corinthians shirt and deliver a great performance to deserve advancing.”

He then also spoke about his expectations for the players’ performance on the pitch and reinforced the importance of putting into practice everything that has been built during the competition.

William Batista: “I hope they make the most of it, really enjoy the match, fully apply everything that has been worked on, and do what they love, which is play football.”

The match will be broadcast live by UOL through its website, official YouTube channel, and the UOL Play platform. The team that advances will face the winner of the corresponding quarterfinal in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship semifinals.

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