Platense is set to face Corinthians on Wednesday at 21:30 in the Neo Química Arena, São Paulo. This match marks the final fixture of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 group stage. The referee for this critical game will be Alexis Herrera Hernández, while Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium will broadcast the event.
Dreams of Securing Qualification in Brazil
Platense aims to make history by reaching the knockout stage of the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores for the first time. They are determined to secure a spot in the round of 16 during a challenging away match against Corinthians, known as Timao.
Qualification Scenarios
A victory for Platense would guarantee them second place in Group E and progression to the next round. If they manage to tie, they must hope that Independiente Santa Fe does not win by two goals against Peñarol in the simultaneous match. Both Platense and the Colombian team could finish the group stage with eight points. In such a scenario, goal difference and goals scored will decide the final standings. If Platense loses and Santa Fe wins, Platense will drop to third place and move into the Copa Sudamericana.
Current Group E Standings
| Team | Points | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|
| Corinthians | 11 | 5 |
| Platense | 7 | 5 |
| Independiente Santa Fe | 5 | 5 |
| Peñarol | 3 | 5 |
Corinthians recently secured a 1-1 draw against Peñarol. They have already clinched first place in the group. In their domestic league, they won 1-0 against Atlético Mineiro, moving out of the relegation zone.
Player Changes and Medical Updates
Walter Zunino, the team coach for Platense, made four changes to the squad for this match. The players called up include:
- Víctor Cuesta (in)
- Thiago Currado (out)
- Guido Mainero (out, suspended)
- Benjamín Bosch (out)
- Augusto Lotti (out, medical issue)
The list consists of 25 players. Regarding injuries, key updates include:
- Gonzalo Goñi: Three months post Achilles tendon surgery.
- Agustín Ocampo: Left kneecap fracture.
- Celías Ingenthron: Shoulder dislocation surgery.
- Brian Bustos: Patellar tendinopathy.
- Augusto Lotti: Muscle injury in right quadriceps.
- Tomás Nasif: ACL surgery on right knee.
- Franco Minerva: Left adductor tendinopathy.
Match History
This encounter will be the second match between Platense and Corinthians. They faced each other last month in Vicente López, where Corinthians won 2-0.
Referee Details
Alexis Herrera Hernández, a 36-year-old Venezuelan referee, will officiate this match. This will be his second time officiating Platense in this tournament, as he previously oversaw their 2-1 victory against Independiente Santa Fe.
Match Access
Fans supporting Platense will be seated in sector 416 (Visitor South) at Neo Química Arena. Don’t miss the action on Fox Sports or stream it on Disney+ Premium.
