São Paulo x Fortaleza: see where to look, lineups, absences and refereeing | Brazil Cup

In the first leg, in the capital of Ceará, there was a 3-3 draw, whoever wins ensures a place in the next phase. If the match ends in a draw again, the classification will be decided by penalties.

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São Paulo attempts its first victory by knockout in 2020. In Paulistão, the team was eliminated by Mirassol in the quarterfinals. In Libertadores he fell in the group stage. The Morumbi club is aiming for a possible unprecedented title in the Copa do Brasil and the opportunity to alleviate its serious financial crisis.

Fortaleza arrives for the duel from a decisive match midweek. Tricolor was two-time champion of Ceará after beating his rival Ceará in the final. In addition, the team led by Rogério Ceni, an idol of São Paulo, has a national record: with 11 games without defeats, it has the longest unbeaten streak among the 20 teams in Serie A of Brasileirão.

In addition to the place in the quarterfinals, the qualifier will earn around R $ 3.3 million. It will be the third game between the teams of the year, which has a draw (for the Copa do Brasil itself) and a victory for Paulista for Brasileirão. São Paulo and Fortaleza still meet in November, for the 21st round of Serie A.

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São Paulo – Coach: Fernando Diniz

Without Luciano and Igor Vinicius training throughout the week, coach Fernando Diniz highlighted the team with Pablo and Tchê Tchê among the starters. The forward, however, participated in training sessions on Friday and Saturday and has a good chance of returning to the team, unlike the full-back. Diego Costa, Reinaldo and Gabriel Sara, saved before Binacional, return.

Who is out: Liziero, Hernanes, Juanfran, Igor Vinícius, Walce and Perri (injured), as well as Rojas (transition)

São Paulo’s probable team: Tiago Volpi; Tchê Tchê, Bruno Alves, Diego Costa and Reinaldo; Luan, Gabriel Sara, Daniel Alves and Igor Gomes; Luciano (Pablo) and Brenner.

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Fortaleza – Coach: Rogério Ceni

After the problematic 3 to 3 draw, Tricolor Ceará has two important absences for the duel: goalkeeper Felipe Alves and left-back Carlinhos, both eliminated after taking the red card in the first game. Max Walef and Bruno Melo, respectively, will be the substitutes. In the other sectors of the field, Rogério Ceni must maintain the base of the team, sustained in a tactical scheme similar to a 4-3-3, with Tinga improvised as a forward and three defensive midfielders.

Who is out: Bergson (has played for Ceará), Carlinhos and Felipe Alves (suspended);

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Possible Fortaleza team: Max Walef, Gabriel Dias, Paulão, Roger Carvalho and Bruno Melo; Felipe, Ronald and Juninho; Romarinho, Tinga and David.