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São Paulo’s victory over Palmeiras last Saturday, for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship, increased the team’s undefeated record in classics this season. In six games, Tricolor accumulates three victories and three draws.
In the Brazilian Championship, São Paulo already faced all those considered great in the State and still does not know what it is to lose. In addition to beating Palmeiras, they also beat Corinthians. The match against Santos ended in a draw.
Remember this year’s classics:
- Palmeiras 0x0 São Paulo
- Sao Paulo 0x0 Corinthians
- São Paulo 2×1 Santos
- Sao Paulo 2×1 Corinthians
- Santos 2×2 São Paulo
- Palmeiras 0x2 São Paulo
Reinaldo celebrates a penalty goal against Palmeiras – Photo: Marcos Ribolli
The triumph over the rival alviverde, in fact, was very symbolic for Tricolor. For the first time in the history of Allianz Parque, the team achieved a victory over the rival. Now there are ten games, one win, one draw and eight losses.
Although the numbers are still very unfavorable, the way the team performed last Saturday raises morale for next Wednesday’s game, against Fortaleza, away from home, for the first match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Cup. Brazil.
After being eliminated in Paulistão and Libertadores, the knockout in the Copa do Brasil may be the opportunity for São Paulo to redeem itself in the season. Also, the financial issue has become fundamental at this time. With coffers in crisis, qualifying for the quarterfinals can be a boost.
– We have to continue with our work and be very constant. In the Copa do Brasil there is no possibility of making mistakes, playoff in two games that defines who passes – said Fernando Diniz.
– We are going to play against a great rival, I think Rogério (Ceni) in Fortaleza does a great job, excellent. The compliments you give me, I return them. He is a coach who has more consistency since he took charge of Fortaleza. It is a difficult team to play here in São Paulo and in Fortaleza even more difficult. We have to prepare well, know how to face an opponent who is playing so well. It was not a surprise for me to have beaten Atlético-MG, he added.
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Rogério Ceni, from Fortaleza, and Fernando Diniz, from São Paulo – Photo: Marcos Ribolli
The return leg is scheduled for next day 25, in Morumbi. In the last meeting of the teams, São Paulo won 1-0, for the second round of the Brazilian Championship, with a goal from Daniel Alves.
In the Brazilian Championship, São Paulo went to 26 points and ranks third.
