Does Rodrigo Garro play today? Corinthians x Peñarol Libertadores: where to watch and likely lineups
Corinthians hosts Peñarol this Thursday in the third round of the CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage. The game takes place on Neo Química Arena, on São Paulo, at 9pm. Timão leads Grupo E with six points and is looking for another victory to advance the classification.
Rodrigo Garro appears as the team’s main technical reference. The Argentine has three assists in just two games in the competition.
Rodrigo Garro featured on Corinthians
The 28-year-old midfielder is having a good time this season. Ele leads the team in playmaking and assists at Libertadores. Seu precise passing fuels the attack with Yuri Alberto and Vitinho.
Garro actively participated in the 2-0 victories against Platense and Independiente Santa Fe. Ele distributes the game with quality and helps with scoring. Fernando Diniz counts on him as a permanent fixture in midfield.
The Argentine already has seven assists in the 2026 season. Sua’s presence raises Timão’s technical level.
Provável Corinthians lineup
Fernando Diniz must repeat the base with returns from Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho. The tactical scheme must remain with Garro in the middle.
The likely formation has:
- Hugo Souza
- Matheuzinho
- Gabriel Paulista
- Gustavo Henrique
- Matheus Bidu
- Raniele
- Breno Bidon
- André
- Rodrigo Garro
- Vitinho
- Yuri Alberto
The team worked on set pieces and quick transitions in the last activity.
Situação from Peñarol into Grupo AND
The Uruguayan team has just one point from two games and needs to react. Diego Aguirre leads the team with important absences. Leo Fernández remains out due to injury.
Peñarol’s likely lineup includes:
- Britos
- Kevin Rodríguez
- Mauricio Lemos
- L. Ferreira
- Maxi Olivera
- Eric Remedi
- E. Darias
- J. Trindade
- Nicolás Fernández
- L. Angulo
- Matías Arezo
Peñarol bets on strong marking and counterattacks.
Onde watch live
Corinthians x Peñarol will be broadcast on ESPN on closed TV and on Disney+ on streaming. Portais Sport offer real-time updates.
Desempenho from Rodrigo Garro in season
The Argentine midfielder established himself as captain and organizer of offensive actions. Ele appears among the highlights of Timão in passes to finish.
- Três assists Libertadores in two rounds
- Sete total assists in the 2026 season
- Participação in almost all of Corinthians’s goal actions in the competition
- Boa average number of successful passes and game vision
Sua consistency helps the Corinthians maintain zero arc on the Libertadores.
Detalhes from the game on Neo Química Arena
The lawn is in good condition. The weather forecast for São Paulo indicates mild temperatures, between 18 and 23 degrees, with a low chance of rain.
The referee is Chilean Cristian Garay. Seus helpers are also from Chile. VAR is left with Rodrigo Carvajal.
A win at home could take Timão very close to the round of 16. Peñarol plays under pressure due to the need for points.
The public must fill Neo Química Arena to support the team. The field command favors Corinthians, undefeated at home in the group stage.
