Fernando Diniz’s Corinthians maintained their 100% record in the 2026 Libertadores.
The feat was achieved thanks to a 2-0 win over Independiente Santa Fe this Wednesday (15).
Raniele and Gustavo Henrique secured the three points for the leaders at Neo Química Arena.
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More football was missing
Corinthians had more control of the action in the first half.
But without posing any real danger.
Garro (from a free kick) and Gustavo Henrique (in the air) had the best chances.
Diniz’s men lacked more inspiration.
Santa Fe, meanwhile, also created little. Rodallega was — as expected — a cause for concern.
Center-backs make the difference
Mosquera was called into action right after the break.
And Corinthians scored the goal they had been deserving.
A corner kick, with Gustavo Henrique involved before Raniele celebrated (51′).
Santa Fe did not feel pinned back and tried to surprise Corinthians after a drop in intensity.
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Then — already with some changes in midfield — Timão doubled the lead, with the move starting from Garro.
A free kick taken by the No. 8 and a stylish finish (with the knee) by Gustavo Henrique (80′).
Corinthians were efficient, remain unbeaten under Diniz, and are starting to put their place in the Libertadores round of 16 on track.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Corinthians moved to the already mentioned six points in Group E.
Leaving Santa Fe on one.
Peñarol (one) and Platense (zero) will face each other this Thursday (16) in Montevideo.
Timão will return to Libertadores action on the 30th of this month, when they host Peñarol in Itaquera.
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A day earlier, the Colombian side will visit Platense.
Timão’s next match will be on Saturday (18).
They travel to Salvador to face Vitória in round 12 of the Brasileirão.
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