#corinthians

#corinthians

There was a moment of showboating followed by several of chaos. Memphis Depay stood with both feet on the ball as Corinthians ticked towards glory in the Paulista A1 final against Palmeiras, sparking a mass brawl that eventually led to a player from each side sent off. The move enraged not only the opposition but also the Brazilian football federation, which responded by suggesting the act was a "provocation to a rival and disrespects the game", one punishable by a yellow card.

Corinthians have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last 10 matchups at the Neo Quimica Arena across all competitions, showcasing their strength at home.

Corinthians will be desperate to use their Copa do Brasil performance as a platform to build on, looking to claim consecutive wins for the first time since May.

Corinthians have struggled since their last title, achieving only two Copa Libertadores qualifications in the past eight years while currently sitting 10th with 16 points in Serie A.