Rosario Central - Corinthians

Rosario Central host Corinthians on 14 August 2026 in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The Argentinian side have shown resilience in recent league fixtures, securing a 2-1 victory over Aldosivi and a notable 1-0 away win against River Plate. However, they also suffered a 2-1 defeat to Belgrano and could only manage a goalless draw against Racing Club, indicating a capacity for both strong performances and inconsistency.

Corinthians arrive having found some winning form, with a 2-0 away win against Red Bull Bragantino in Serie A. Their cup campaign saw them progress despite a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Internacional, ultimately winning the tie on aggregate after a 2-1 second-leg victory. Prior to that, they had drawn with Athletico Paranaense and Bahia, and secured a 3-0 win against Remo, suggesting a team capable of grinding out results.