Corinthians vs Estudiantes face off Wednesday (16) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time in São Paulo’s Neo Química Arena, the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarter‑finals. After a 1‑1 stalemate in La Plata, the semifinal berth hangs on this match. Who will seize the semifinal slot?
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Context and current form of the teams
Fernando Diniz’s Corinthians are in a slump, five games without a win – one draw and four defeats. Yet their Libertadores run tells another story, having ousted Rosario Central and now needing just a narrow victory to seal the tie.
Estudiantes, led by Alexander Medina, have been erratic in the Argentine Torneo Clausura, but they rested most starters this weekend, edged Platense 2‑1 and arrive in São Paulo at full strength.
Current situation in the bracket
With the first leg ending 1‑1, the winner moves on; a second draw sends the tie to penalties. The victor will meet either Flamengo or Independiente del Valle in the semis.
Where to watch Corinthians vs Estudiantes
Corinthians
Key absences loom for Timão. Raniele sits out after suspension, André Ramalho is only on partial training post‑labyrinthitis, and Yuri Alberto still mends a thigh strain. Zakaria Labyad and Kayke Ferrari are out for the season after ACL surgery. For my money, Memphis Depay remains the main attacking reference.
Absences: Raniele (suspended); Yuri Alberto, André Ramalho, Zakaria Labyad and Kayke Ferrari (medical).
- Coach: Fernando Diniz
- Team: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Carrillo, Allan, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Memphis Depay
Estudiantes
The La Plata side arrives buoyed by the Platense win and with a full roster for the decisive São Paulo showdown, after rotating in the domestic league.
Absences: Lucas Alario and Tiago Palacios (injured).
Doubts: to be determined.
- Coach: Alexander Medina
- Team: Fernando Muslera; Eros Mancuso, Santiago Núñez, Leandro González Pírez and Eric Meza (or Tomás Palacios); Lucas Piovi, Alexis Castro, Baltasar Rodríguez and Joaquín Correa; Joaquin Tobio Burgos and Guido Carrillo
Head-to-head history
The first‑leg quarter‑final at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata finished 1‑1. The clubs previously met in the 2023 Copa Sudamericana quarter‑finals: Corinthians won 1‑0 at Neo Química Arena, Estudiantes replied with a 1‑0 win in Argentina, and Timão advanced on penalties 3‑2.
Officiating crew
- Referee: Jesús Valenzuela (Venezuela)
Match facts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Corinthians vs Estudiantes
What time is Corinthians vs Estudiantes?
Kick‑off is set for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time on Wednesday (16).
Where can you watch Corinthians vs Estudiantes?
It will air on Globo free‑to‑air TV, stream on ge tv’s YouTube channel, and be available via Paramount+.
What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?
The first‑leg quarter‑final in La Plata ended 1‑1.
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