The elimination of Corinthians in the Libertadores will stay in the head of the fan for a long time. A derrota para o Estudiantes diante de mais de 47 mil pessoas na Neo Química Arena, com direito ao pênalti perdido por Memphis Depay nos acréscimos do segundo tempo, configura mais um trauma ao clube do Parque São Jorge na principal competição de clubes do continente.
Corinthians were a champion in 2012, but their recent performance has been marred by a series of negative episodes in the Libertadores. The team had the obligation to do much more, according to Careca, as they failed to win their own games in the competition.
The system of offense with Kaio César, Garro, and Memphis Depay has not been working since the return of the Copa do Mundo, with five consecutive defeats in the Brasileirão, elimination in the Copa do Brasil, and a traumatic farewell in the Libertadores. The hope of Corinthians came from an error of an adversary player in a moment of desperation, but it was not enough for the team to advance.
The team now has to focus on rescuing their credibility in the Campeonato Brasileiro and wait for a new start in the new year.