In the 2023 Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, Corinthians host Estudiantes at the Neo Química Arena for the first leg. The clash pits two hungry teams chasing continental glory, each carrying memories of past South American triumphs while both aiming to lift the Sudamericana trophy for the first time in this edition.
Corinthians reached this stage by edging Newell’s Old Boys 2-1 on aggregate, with goals from Yuri Alberto and Wesley Safa?voca securing the win. The Brazilian side showed grit across the two legs, balancing solid defensive work with decisive attacking moments that unlocked their path to the quarterfinals.
Estudiantes advanced by smashing Goiás 5-0 on the road in the Round of 16, highlighted by Benjamin Rollheiser’s hat-trick in a standout performance. The Argentine club demonstrated clinical finishing and measured control, setting up a high-stakes quarterfinal duel.
Copa Sudamericana 2023: when it starts, ads and match schedule
CORINTHIANS VS ESTUDIANTES: START DATE AND TIME
HOW CORINTHIANS SEE ESTUDIANTES ONLINE: CHANNELS AND TRANSMISSIONS
HEAD TO HEAD: THE LAST 5 MEETINGS
Both clubs have never faced each other in this competition before, making this quarterfinal a highly anticipated fresh duel on a big stage with immediate implications for the knockouts.
FORMATIONS
CORINTHIANS
Lineups are to be confirmed as game day approaches, with tactical flexibility on display and an emphasis on a balanced press coupled with smart counter pressure.
ESTUDIANTES
Lineups are to be confirmed as game day approaches, with a plan rooted in compact defense and rapid transitions aimed at exploiting spaces behind the opponent’s back line.
LEFT OF INTEREST
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