Memphis Depay turned hero into villain as his missed penalty dumped Corinthians out of the Libertadores quarter‑finals.
The first leg ended 1‑1, but Depay drew ire after flashing a middle‑finger at the home crowd when Corinthians fell behind 0‑1.
In the second match, Alexis Castro struck early, giving Estudiantes a 0‑1 lead. Deep into extra time, a handball was called and Depay stepped up, blasting the spot‑kick over the crossbar.
With no seconds left, Corinthians couldn’t respond, sealing their exit while Estudiantes celebrated a semi‑final berth.
The spell is grim: six straight defeats, the last win dated 9 August. For my money, the club must overhaul its approach.
Come Sunday, Corinthians host mid‑table Fluminense in the league, hoping to snap the slump.