Corinthians defeated São Paulo 3-2 at Neo Química Arena in a high-intensity match at Majestoso. The highlight was midfielder Breno Bidon, who scored the third black goal and consolidated his best technical sequence of the season. With just 26 games played in 2026, the 21-year-old has already surpassed all of his offensive production from 2025, when he participated in 56 games. The victory reinforces the squad’s confidence for the next stages of national competitions.
Evolução statistics impress in less time on the field
Breno Bidon’s 2026 numbers reveal a significant transformation in its performance. The previous year, the midfielder played in 56 matches and scored just one goal, with one assist. Agora, with less than half of the matches played, he has already scored three goals, representing three times his previous production. The efficiency becomes even more evident when analyzing the average number of goals per match: in 2025 it was 0.018, while in 2026 it jumped to 0.115, an increase of approximately six times in lethality.
O #FilhoDoTerrão foi decisivo mais uma vez na vitória do Timão!
Craque, Bidon! 👊🏽
📸 Rodrigo Coca / Corinthians#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/QZyj9FTe6c
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) May 11, 2026
Essa evolution reflects a more mature player in decisions on the field. Bidon has been risking more mid-range shots and frequently infiltrating the opposing defenders. The trust placed by the technical committee allowed the young man to assume greater responsibilities in the creation and finishing sector.
- Gols marked in 2026: 3
- Partidas played in the year: 26
- Gols marked in 2025: 1
- Total of games last season: 56
- Próximo challenge: Barra (Copa of Brasil)
Diniz enhances the midfielder’s technical characteristics
The change in tactical posture implemented by Fernando Diniz was decisive for Breno Bidon’s performance. The coach requires midfielders to actively participate in building plays and reaching the goal. Essa dynamics favors the characteristics of the young man, who has good vision of the game and precise passing. The Corinthians tactical scheme allows the wingers to open the field, creating internal corridors for the midfielders to project without the ball.
In the duel against São Paulo, the combination of Bidon with Matheuzinho and Carrillo was fundamental for the fluidity of the offensive plays. The team now has a more varied repertoire and is less dependent solely on professional strikers. The freedom granted to the 21-year-old midfielder made him a constant element of surprise in the opposing area.
Reformulação from the squad and search for reinforcements
Enquanto young people like Breno Bidon gain space and gain value, the Corinthians board plans a profound restructuring of the squad. The club is looking to reduce the wage bill and make room for new reinforcements in the transfer window. Alguns experienced names that did not deliver the expected performance were included in a list of possible exits. Entre The players evaluated for loans or definitive sales are Alex Santana and Charles, in addition to four other athletes from the main squad.
Corinthians has shown formal interest in hiring Gustavo Scarpa to strengthen the creative sector. The board agrees to involve players from the current squad in a possible exchange to make the deal viable. Scarpa is seen as the ideal name to share the responsibilities of the playmaking with the young talents at the base. The athlete’s versatility pleases Fernando Diniz, who usually uses technical players in different roles on the pitch.
Preparação to Copa from Brasil against Barra
Após the success at Majestoso, the Corinthians squad turns its attention to Brasil’s Copa return match against Barra, scheduled for Thursday at Neo Química Arena. Timão is playing for a draw, as they won the first match away from home 1-0. Breno Bidon must be kept among the starters to preserve the team’s offensive rhythm. Fernando Diniz is considering sparing some players who showed greater physical wear and tear in the classic, but the importance of the classification means that the main base is maintained to settle the bill at the beginning of the home match.
