Rosario Central will face Corinthians at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito on Thursday at 9:30 PM Brasilia time in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores round of 16. The match will be broadcasted by ESPN and Disney+, with live minute-by-minute coverage on ge.
Corinthians arrives to this elimination focused on the competition after their elimination in the Copa do Brasil, and in their last match, they defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 in the league. They finished first in Group E with 11 points. The team of Fernando Diniz has important injuries, including André, Yuri Alberto, Zakaria Labyad, Vitinho, and Kayke, all injured.
On the other hand, Rosario Central had the third-best group stage record, finishing second in Group H with 13 points. Since the pause for the World Cup, the team has won two matches, drawn once, and lost one in the Argentine league. Coach Jorge Almirón has confirmed the probable lineup, with Ángel Di María as the main technical reference and Enzo Copetti as the forward. The only injury is Juan Giménez.
The match officials will be from Uruguay, with Andrés Matonte as the referee, Martín Soppi and Pablo Llarena as assistants, Hernán Heras as the fourth official, and Christian Ferreyra as the VAR.
Probable Lineups
Corinthians
Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César, Pedro Raul. Allan is expected to replace the injured André, and Kaio César trained in Rosario.
Rosario Central
Ledesma; Coronel, Ovando, Ávila, Sández; Ibarra, Pizarro, Julián Fernández, Di María, Campaz; Copetti. Ángel Di María is the main technical reference of the team.
Conclusion
The match promises to be intense, with both teams fighting to advance in the competition. The recent history and injuries in both teams could influence the result. Live coverage will be available on ESPN and Disney+.
