Corinthians beat Platense-ARG, by a score of 2-0, in the debut of the Copa Libertadores 2026. Timão’s victory in Argentina drew reactions from announcer Galvão Bueno, an icon of Brazilian communication, on social media.
On his Instagram profile, the communicator recalled that the game marked the leadership of the São Paulo club. Galvão also mentioned that Corinthians hadn’t won in nine matches – since they defeated Athletico-PR on February 19th.
Still on social media, Galvão Bueno created a suspense about the Derby. face each other on Sunday (12), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), in the 11th round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship, at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo.
“Fernando Diniz’s great debut at Corinthians!! He beat Platense in Argertina 2-0!! He started the Libertadores on the right foot!! Ending Timão’s streak of 9 games without a win!! And on Sunday there’s a Derby against Palmeiras!! Who’s taking it?? Haaaja heart!!”, wrote Galvão, on Instagram.
Corinthians in Libertadores
In , Corinthians scored the first three points in the group. Now, in the second round, Timão will face Santa Fe, from Colombia, on Wednesday (15), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo.
