Bahia will face Corinthians without midfielder Everton Ribeiro, who is sidelined by a suspension for Rogério Ceni. Here’s what happened and how the lineup might look.
Why Everton Ribeiro isn’t playing
Everton Ribeiro picked up his third yellow card in Bahia’s 3-3 draw with Fluminense, earned last Saturday at Arena Fonte Nova, after a rough foul on Paulo Henrique Ganso. With the suspension, Rogério Ceni pivots to Michel Araújo to form the midfield trio with Caio Alexandre and Jean Lucas.
Corinthians vs Bahia: probable lineups
Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, José Martínez, Bidon and Garro; Kayke and Gui Negão. Manager: Dorival Júnior.
Bahia: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo and Luciano Juba; Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas and Michel Araújo; Ademir, Kayky and William José. Manager: Rogério Ceni.
Everton Ribeiro’s numbers with Bahia
No specific statistics for Ribeiro with Bahia are provided in this report.
What to watch and outlook
– The absence of Ribeiro tests Bahia’s midfield depth and could open opportunities for Michel Araújo to influence the game from the central areas.
– Bahia will likely lean on quick transitions through Ademir and Kayky, using their pace to stretch Corinthians’ defense.
– Corinthians will look to press and capitalize on sharp movements from Gui Negão and Kayke, aiming to disrupt Bahia’s buildup and create chances.
Summary
Everton Ribeiro’s suspension removes a key playmaking option for Bahia, prompting a midfield reshuffle that could shape the tempo of the match. Michel Araújo will have a chance to step up, while Corinthians’ lineup remains tasked with maintaining pressure and exploiting opportunities as the game unfolds.
A hopeful note: this is a chance for both teams to showcase depth and tactical adaptation, with potential for an engaging contest that could influence their momentum in the standings.