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Corinthians Secures Libertadores Top Spot Despite Draw
22 May
Summary
- Corinthians drew 1-1 with Peñarol in Uruguay.
- Zakarya Labyad scored the equalizer for Corinthians.
- The draw secured Corinthians first place in Group E.
Corinthians secured the top spot in Group E of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores after drawing 1-1 with Peñarol in Uruguay. The match, played at Campeón del Siglo, saw the Brazilian team field a reserve side, struggling in the initial half.
Peñarol took the lead through Maximiliano Olivera. Corinthians' best chance in the first half was a shot by Pedro Milans that narrowly missed the post. Following halftime, Corinthians improved their performance.
Zakarya Labyad equalized for Corinthians, capitalizing on a rebound after troubling the Peñarol goalkeeper with a long-range effort. Despite late chances for Garro and Yuri Alberto, the score remained level.
With this draw, Corinthians accumulated 11 points, guaranteeing them first place in the group with one match left. They will conclude their group stage campaign at home against Platense on May 27. Prior to that, Corinthians faces Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão on Sunday, May 24.
