Corinthians faces Peñarol this Thursday with Jesse Lingard as the main reference in the attack. The English striker assumes greater responsibility after absences such as Memphis Depay and Vitinho. The match takes place at 9:30 pm at the Campeón del Siglo stadium, in Montevidéu, for the fifth round of the Grupo AND CONMEBOL Libertadores. The Brazilian team leads the group with 10 points.
Jesse Lingard is experiencing a moment of adaptation in Brasil. Ele forms a pair with Yuri Alberto and seeks to maintain good performance in the competition. Peñarol, with just two points, plays to try to complicate the leader’s life. Corinthians can confirm first position with a draw.
Jesse Lingard takes central role without Depay
Memphis Depay and Vitinho were left in São Paulo due to physical problems. Jesse Lingard gains space as a starter. The 33-year-old Englishman accumulates important shares in Libertadores and shows technical quality in quick transitions.
Lingard reached Corinthians in 2026 and is looking for a steady pace. Ele stands out for its mobility and submissions from outside the area. Fernando Diniz counts on his European experience to create danger against the Uruguayan defense. The striker has already decided games in the group stage.
Peñarol bets on pressure at home
Diego Aguirre commands Peñarol in the Campeón del Siglo stadium. The Uruguayan team is coming off a victory in the Campeonato Nacional and needs the three points to continue in the fight for a place. The team focuses on high marking to limit Jesse Lingard’s actions.
- Washington Aguerre in goal
- Franco Escobar, Lucas Ferreira and Facundo Alves in defense
- Nicolás Fernández, Jesús Trindade, Maximiliano Olivera and Diego Laxalt in the middle
- Leandro Umpiérrez, Facundo Batista and Matías Arezo in the attack
Escalação of Corinthians has Lingard in attack
Fernando Diniz builds the team with Hugo Souza in goal. Fabrizio Angileri enters on the left flank due to the absence of Matheus Bidu. Rodrigo Garro organizes the midfield. Jesse Lingard appears next to Yuri Alberto in front.
Corinthians prioritizes defensive compression and quick exits. Gabriel Paulista returns to defense. The team travels with 24 players and is looking for a positive result to seal the leadership of Grupo E.
- Hugo Souza in goal
- Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Fabrizio Angileri in defense
- Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro in the middle
- Jesse Lingard and Yuri Alberto in the attack
Desempenho of Lingard and match history
Jesse Lingard participated in the 2-0 victory against Peñarol in the first round on São Paulo. Ele contributed constant movement. Corinthians leads Grupo E handily. Peñarol fights against the risk of early elimination.
Últimos five Peñarol games: 2-1 win against Liverpool, 3-2 win against Cerro Largo, 1-1 draw against Platense, 1-1 draw against Defensor Sporting, and 0-2 loss against Corinthians.
Últimos five Corinthians games: 1-3 loss against Botafogo, penalty shootout win against Barra FC, 3-2 win against São Paulo, 1-1 draw against Santa Fe and 2-1 win against Mirassol.
Onde watch live Peñarol x Corinthians
The live broadcast takes place on ESPN on pay TV. The Disney+ Premium streams the game. Portais like ge and Meu Timão offer real-time coverage with bidding.
The referee is Piero Maza, from Chile. Juan Lara commands the VAR. The confrontation defines positions in Grupo E. Corinthians has already guaranteed a place in the round of 16.
