Corinthians shine after Copa return and climb the Brasileirão table

In their first official match after the break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Timão delighted the faithful fans, who once again put on a show at home despite the cold night in Itaquera.

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Especially in the first half, “prime Dinizism” was on display, with controlled possession and fluid passing moves.

And the goals came fairly naturally.

With long strides and great vision, André showed why he had been on the radar of European football.

The midfielder played a beautiful pass into the box for Yuri Alberto, who finished past the goalkeeper to open the scoring.

Shortly after, in a great team move with excellent switches of play, Kaio César finished off Breno Bidon’s assist to extend the black-and-white side’s lead.

In first-half stoppage time, Matheuzinho crossed from the right, André won the aerial duel, Labyad gave it a little touch to shake off his marker, and Yuri Alberto struck it sweetly to make it 3-0.