PREVIEW | Corinthians vs Peñarol: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 01/05)
Corinthians will face Peñarol at Neo Química Arena on Friday in a Copa Libertadores clash. Corinthians come off a 1-0 win over Vasco, while Peñarol lost 1-0 to Montevideo Wanderers in their last outing. The teams last met in a match Peñarol won 4-0, and both sides are dealing with key absences due to injuries and suspensions.
- ▪The match takes place at Neo Química Arena as part of the 2026 Copa Libertadores competition.
- ▪Corinthians defeated Vasco 1-0 in their previous game, while Peñarol lost 1-0 to Montevideo Wanderers.
- ▪Peñarol won the last encounter between the two teams 4-0.
- ▪João Pedro, Memphis Depay, and Matheuzinho are among several players unavailable for Corinthians due to injury and suspension.
- ▪Peñarol will be without Leo Fernández and Nahuel Herrera due to ongoing injury issues.
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