Corinthians returns to the field to face Estudiantes in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the South American Cup, this Tuesday (29), at 9:30 pm, in Argentina. In the first game, Timão won 1-0 at home. Now, they need a draw to advance in the continental competition. Qualifying in the cup is essential for the teams to go in search of an international title that will give them a spot in next year's Libertadores.
LOCATION AND WHERE TO WATCH:
Local: Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, La Plata, Argentina
Date and time: Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
Referee: Wilmar Roldan (COL)
Assistants: Alexander Guzmán (COL) and Wilmar Navarro (COL)
Video referee: Juan Lara (CHI)
Where to watch: SBT, ESPN, Star+.
The probable lineups and absences for both teams are:
STUDENTS-ARG
Andújar; Leonardo Godoy, Lollo, Santiago Núñez and Bendetti; Jorge Rodríguez, Santiago Ascacíbar, Rollheiser, Zuqui and Zapiola; Mauro Méndez. Technician: Eduardo Dominguez.
CORINTHIANS
Cassio; Bruno Mendez, Lucas Veríssimo (Caetano), Gil and Fabio Santos; Gabriel Moscardo and Maycon; Matias Rojas, Renato Augusto and Biro; Yuri Alberto. Technician: Vanderlei Luxembourg
Shortages: Fagner (muscle injury in the left calf); Roni (trauma in the right ankle) and Paulinho (knee injury).
Hanging: Bruno Mendez and Ruan Oliveira
History
With four matches played, the history of the clashes between Corinthians and Estudiantes points to a Corinthians advantage. The duel currently has four victories for Corinthians.
The last clash between Corinthians and Estudiantes took place on August 22, 2023, for the 2023 Copa Sul-Americana. On that occasion, Timão won 1-0, with a goal from Gil, in the duel that took place at Neo Química Arena.
Whoever advances to the semi-finals will face the winner of the match between Fortaleza x América-MG, Fortaleza won the first leg away from home 3-1.
Risk of relegation
Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was harshly criticized for resting the team in the Brazilian Championship against Goiás at home. It is worth remembering that Timão is in 13th place in the table, 4 points ahead of 17th place, which is currently Santos.
The next matches in the Brasileirão are against top-tier teams and the sequence will be decisive for the campaign in the competition, the games will be: Palmeiras (2nd place), Fortaleza (8th place), Grêmio (3rd place), Botafogo (1st place), São Paulo (11th place), Flamengo (4th place) and Fluminense (5th place).
