Corinthians fall to Estudiantes, eliminated from Copa Libertadores
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Corinthians were eliminated from the 2026 Copa Libertadores after losing 1-0 to Estudiantes at Neo Química Arena on September 16. Estudiantes's Alexis Castro scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute, following a lackluster performance from Timão, who controlled 60% possession but failed to convert chances. Memphis Depay missed a penalty kick on the last play of the match, sealing Corinthians's fate. With this defeat, Estudiantes advances in the tournament and will face the winner of the Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle match. Corinthians will now focus on the Brazilian Championship, where they currently sit in 14th place after five consecutive losses.
- •Corinthians lost 1-0 to Estudiantes in Copa Libertadores quarterfinal.
- •Alexis Castro scored the only goal in the 87th minute.
- •Memphis Depay missed a crucial penalty in stoppage time.
- •Estudiantes advance to the semifinals against Flamengo or Independiente del Valle.
- •Corinthians sit 14th in the Brazilian Championship after five straight defeats.
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"Corinthians failed to reach the semifinals of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.After Palmeiras advanced in Quito to face Fluminense, Timão took on Estudiantes in front of the Fiel at Neo Química Arena.And...
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