Corinthians faces Barra-SC this Tuesday in the fifth phase of Copa Betano of Brasil. The first game takes place at 9:30 pm on Ressacada, on Florianópolis. Timão travels as the current champion of the competition and seeks to advance to the round of 16. The duel marks the São Paulo club’s debut in the tournament in 2026. Barra is competing in the advanced stage for the first time in its recent history.
Memphis Depay is the main absence from the black and white team. The Dutch striker is recovering from a grade 2 muscle injury in his right thigh. Ele recently returned from treatment at Espanha, but is still not fit to play.
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Escalação likely from Barra-SC
The home team must repeat the base formation from the last rounds. Coach Bernardo Franco has the main squad available.
- Ewerton in goal
- Fábio, Jean Pierre, Alemão and Da Rocha in defense
- Tetê, Henrique and Warley in midfield
- Gabriel Silva, Cléo Silva and Lucas Vargas in the attack
The team from Santa Catarina bets on strong pressing and quick counterattacks. Barra arrives motivated by good results in access competitions.
Escalação likely from Corinthians without Memphis Depay
Fernando Diniz prepares the team with several changes due to absences. The attack has different options in the absence of number 10.
- Kauê in goal
- Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu in defense
- Allan, Matheus Pereira and Dieguinho in the middle
- Jesse Lingard, Kayke and Pedro Raul in the attack
The formation prioritizes defensive balance and speed on the sides. The midfield has more creation options. Timão must run the cast in this initial phase of Copa from Brasil.
- Desfalques confirmed from Corinthians: Memphis Depay (muscle injury), Charles (heel), Hugo (knee), João Pedro Tchoca (pubis), Gui Negão (thigh)
The Ressacada stadium should receive a good local audience. The Barra fans are looking to put pressure on from the start.
Retorno recent Memphis Depay and current status
The 32-year-old Dutchman returned to CT Joaquim Grava after a period of recovery at Europa. Ele treated knee pain in Madri and followed commitments from the Dutch national team. The physical return still requires care.
Memphis Depay joined Corinthians in 2024 and has a contract until June 2026. Ele has participated in recent titles, including Copa Betano from the previous Brasil. The striker has accumulated important goals throughout his career with the club.
The medical department monitors the evolution of the muscle injury. The expectation is for a gradual return in the next training sessions. Timão’s focus remains on the competition sequence.
Detalhes from the confrontation and next steps
The refereeing has Rafael Rodrigo Klein at the main whistle. VAR is the responsibility of Paulo Renato Moreira and Silva Coelho. The field team comes from regular performances in the last rounds.
The weather forecast in Florianópolis indicates mild temperatures and a chance of light rain at night. The Ressacada pitch presents good conditions for the match. Ingressos for away fans are available on official channels.
The return game is scheduled for May on Neo Química Arena. The classified advances directly to the round of 16 of Copa Betano of Brasil.
