Fortaleza, currently third in the Brazilian League, will face a weakened Corinthians in the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana this Tuesday at the Castelão Stadium. Fortaleza arrives in good form after a solid performance in the tournament, including a 3-1 victory over Rosario Central in the round of 16. In contrast, Corinthians is struggling in the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship and advanced to the quarterfinals after a tough penalty shootout against Bragantino.

Endrick Gets Married!

Argentine coach Juan Pablo Voivoda has prepared his team to capitalize on the home advantage. Fortaleza, which has shown strength at the Castelão, hopes to maintain its strong performance against a Corinthians side that arrives with several key players out due to injuries. Alex Santana, Ruan Oliveira, Maycon, and Diego Palacios are all injured, leaving the visiting team with a compromised lineup.

Despite Fortaleza's recent struggles in the Brasileirão, with a draw and a loss to Botafogo, the team remains strong in the Sudamericana. The team may miss defender Bruno Pacheco and goalkeeper Santos, but Yago Pikachu, Brítez, and Leandro Martínez are ready to contribute after serving suspensions.

Corinthians, which reached the quarterfinals as group leaders, faces the challenge of playing with a depleted squad. Coach Ramón Díaz will focus on a solid defense with Félix Torres and Cacá, while counting on Charles and Yuri Alberto in the attack, who return after serving suspensions.

The winner of this Brazilian clash will face either Racing or Athletico Paranaense in the semifinals. Fortaleza looks to secure its place in the semifinals by taking advantage of their home field and the challenging situation faced by their opponents.