Arsenal could also be favourites on house turf, however they face a Corinthians facet who know precisely the best way to win trophies.

Often known as Timao, which interprets to ‘the Nice Crew’, they’re the undisputed queens of Brazilian soccer and received the league title seven instances, together with six in a row between 2020 and 2025.

Their dominance extends throughout the continent, having certified for the Champions Cup because the reigning champions of the Copa Libertadores – a match they’ve received 5 instances previously seven seasons.

Corinthians have already confirmed their high quality by knocking out a star-studded Gotham facet who boasted the likes of America legend Rose Lavelle and England defender Jess Carter of their beginning line-up.

The winner got here from their 40-year-old captain Gabi Zanotti, who beat former Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger within the 83rd minute at Brentford’s Gtech Group Stadium.

For a South American membership, the economics that Champions Cup provides could be transformative.

Nonetheless, query marks stay over the match’s timing with considerations about fixture congestion and participant welfare.

Whereas Arsenal profit from no journey, Corinthians are taking part in throughout their low season, however these considerations shall be put aside for the ultimate because the Brazilian facet look to upset the chances once more and show they belong on the very prime.