Corinthians 1-0 Rosario Central: Live Score, H2H, Lineups & Full Result | Libertadores 2026
Corinthians 1-0 Rosario Central (Full Time) — Aggregate: 1-0. Corinthians advanced to the Copa Libertadores 2026 quarterfinals.
This was the Round of 16 second leg (CONMEBOL Libertadores), played on 20 August 2026 at Neo Química Arena (São Paulo). Kick-off was around 21:30 Brasília time.
Match Summary
- First half: 0-0
- Key events:
- Raniele (Corinthians) received a red card in the 57th/58th minute (VAR-reviewed foul on Enzo Copetti).
- Goal: Breno Bidon (80′) — right-footed finish from the centre of the box, assisted by Memphis Depay (cross from a set piece).
- Corinthians held on with 10 men to win 1-0 and progress on aggregate after the first-leg 0-0 draw in Rosario.
Head-to-Head (Recent)
| Date | Match | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | Corinthians vs Rosario Central | 1-0 | Libertadores R16 (2nd leg) |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Rosario Central vs Corinthians | 0-0 | Libertadores R16 (1st leg) |
These were the only recent meetings. They previously met in the 2000 Copa Libertadores (Rosario won the first leg 3-2; Corinthians won the return 3-2 and advanced on penalties).
Confirmed Starting Lineups (Second Leg)
Corinthians (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Fernando Diniz Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Carrillo; Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César; Pedro Raul.
Notable substitutions: Memphis Depay (on for Pedro Raul ~71′), João Pedro (on for Breno Bidon 87′), Charles (on for Kaio César 90′). Raniele sent off (58′).
Rosario Central (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Jorge Almirón Jeremías Ledesma; Emanuel Coronel, Ignacio Ovando, Gastón Ávila, Agustín Sández; Franco Ibarra, Federico Navarro; Alan Rodríguez, Ángel Di María, Jáminton Campaz; Enzo Copetti.
(Minor variations appear across sources for exact positioning, but the above reflects the most consistent reported XIs.)
Corinthians will face Estudiantes de La Plata in the quarterfinals.
