Corinthians Falter, Fall to Inter, Extend Winless Streak in Dull Match

Corinthians falter at Neo Química Arena on April 4, 2026. They fall to Inter and extend their winless streak in a dull match.

Match overview

Corinthians lost 1-0 to Internacional in round 10 of the Brasileirão. The only goal came in the second half.

Alexandro Bernabei scored the decisive goal at 32 minutes of the second half. The game lacked clear chances and creative spark.

Key moments

• First half featured few chances and balanced possession. Hugo Souza made a notable stop.
• An earlier Inter chance by Bernabei was ruled offside by the assistant referee.
• Rochet underwent medical attention after a clash with Yuri Alberto.
• Dorival Júnior switched Matheus Pereira for Rodrigo Garro early in the second half.
• Inter coach Paulo Pezzolano made changes that improved his side’s performance.
• Bernabei received a pass from the right by Vitinho and scored from distance.
• Late efforts from Vitinho (Corinthians) and Zakaria Labyad failed to alter the score.

Standings and implications

The defeat leaves Corinthians in 16th place with 10 points. Internacional climbed to 13th with 12 points.

Corinthians had not won since February 19. The loss extended their drought to nine matches without a victory.

Pressure on the coach

The poor display increased scrutiny on Dorival Júnior. Fans reacted with growing concern.

Corinthians face Platense next on April 9. That game opens their Libertadores campaign in Argentina.

Match statistics and officials

Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima. Attendance: 32,437. Gate receipts: R$ 2,171,746.00.

Yellow cards were shown to Carbonero, Vitinho and Victor Gabriel for Internacional. Jesse Lingard and André Ramalho received cautions for Corinthians.

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Reported by Filmogaz.com.