Estudiantes - Corinthians

Estudiantes host Corinthians on 10 September 2026 for the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie. The two clubs share a recent history in continental competition, having faced each other in the Copa Sudamericana during August 2023, where both sides secured narrow victories on their respective home soil to leave the aggregate score level.

Estudiantes enter this encounter following a mixed run of domestic results, though they demonstrated their continental quality by overcoming Universidad Catolica in the previous round with a 3-0 victory on 19 August 2026. Conversely, Corinthians have struggled for consistency in recent league fixtures, suffering three consecutive defeats. While they successfully navigated their last Copa Libertadores tie against Rosario Central, their current form suggests they will need a significant resurgence to overcome a resilient Estudiantes side in this opening leg.