O Corinthians face Central Universityfrom Venezuela, through the return of Second phase of pre-liberators. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Arena Neo Chemistry. In the first leg, the teams tied 1-1. Whoever wins, advances to the next phase. A new draw takes the decision to penalties. The game will be broadcast on TV Globo (to Sao Paulo), Globeplay, ESPN and Disney+.
Timon comes from a draw against Guarani, last Sunday (23/02), for the Paulista Championship. Classified to the state’s quarterfinals, the team comes from three consecutive draws, but has not lost since January 26, when it was defeated by Sao Paulo. There are already nine unbeaten games.
Universidad Central also comes from an unbeaten sequence. She has not lost for three matches, two wins and a draw. In the Venezuelan Championship APARTURE, is in sixth place, with eight points.
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Corinthians x Universidad Central: time and where to watch
- Copa Libertadores – 2nd phase (return game)
- Data: Wednesday, February 26
- Time: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Transmission: TV Globo (open TV to Sao Paulo), Globeplay (streaming, by location), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ default (streaming)
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Corinthians lineup
Corinthians only have Gustavo Henrique as injured for the duel. Moreover, you should count on your starting team in the important duel.
There is doubt in midfield. Breno Bidon and Charles compete for the vacancy in the return to double with José Martínez.
Probable Corinthians lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, João Pedro Tchoca and Hugo; Breno Bidon (Charles), José Martínez, André Carrillo and Rodrigo Garro; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto. Technical: Ramón Díaz.
Central University lineup
The UCV climbed a mixed team in the last round of the Venezuelan Championship and beat Portuguese-Ven 1-0. Goalkeeper Miguel Silva, defender Alfonso Simarra and midfielders Alexander González and Samuel Sosa, were spared and should be held against The Corinthians.
Probable lineup of the Central Universidad: Miguel Silva; Kendrys Silva, Adrian Martínez, Simarra and Carrilo; Alexander González, Francisco Sole, Alexander Granko, Samuel Sosa and Juan Cuesta; Charlis Ortiz. Technical: Daniel Sasso.
Corinthians x Universidad Central: Retrospect and Last Games
Last week’s game was the first among the teams in history.
- 18/02 – Universidad Central 1 x 1 Corinthians – Libertadores 2025
Latest results from Corinthians
- 23/02 – Corinthians 2 x 2 Guarani – Paulista Championship
- 02/19 – Universidad Central -Ven 1 x 1 Corinthians – Libertadores
- 02/15 – Portuguese 2 x 2 Corinthians – Paulista Championship
- 12/02 – Corinthians 2 x 1 Santos – Paulista Championship
- 02/09 – Corinthians 2 x 0 São Bernardo – Paulista Championship
Last results of the Central University
- 02/22 – Portuguese FC 0 x 1 Universidad Central – Venezuelan Championship 2025
- 18/02 – Universidad Central 1 x 1 Corinthians – Libertadores 2025
- 14/02 – Central University 2 X 1 Mérida Students – Venezuelan Championship 2025
- 08/02 – Deportivo Táchira 1 x 0 Central University – Venezuelan Championship 2025
- 02/01 – Deportivo La Guaira 2 x 2 Central University – Venezuelan Championship 2025
