Rosario Central and Corinthians will face each other this Thursday at 21:30 Argentina time at the Gigante de Arroyito, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will mark the conclusion of the first leg clashes in this stage of the continental tournament.
The series will be defined next week, when the return matches are played and the teams that will advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores are determined.
Rosario Central vs. Corinthians: the lineups
Jorge Almirón and Fernando Diniz, who faced each other as coaches in the 2023 Libertadores final, are preparing their teams for a high-stakes duel in Rosario.
Jorge Almirón and Fernando Diniz meet again for a Copa Libertadores match
In the Argentine team, Ángel Di María will start, one of the main figures of the Canalla and one of the big attractions of this match.
The Rosario team will look to take advantage of their home ground to gain a lead that will allow them to travel to Brazil with better prospects for qualification.
Corinthians' lineup
Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; Allan Souza, Raniele, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Pedro Raul. Coach: Fernando Diniz.
The Brazilian team will try to achieve a positive result as visitors to face the return match with greater peace of mind.
