Corinthians win confirms Santos in Z4 until end of round 17 | OneFootball

Corinthians beat Atlético Mineiro 1-0 at Neo Química Arena on Sunday, the Moroccan Zacaria Labyad scoring. According to Diario Do Peixe, the outcome leaves Santos set to end round 17 in the relegation zone.

The result lifts Corinthians to 20 points and out of the Z4. Santos stay on 18 in 17th after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Grêmio.

The picture intensifies pressure on Cuca, with a poor league run and a decisive final group match in the Copa Sudamericana ahead.

Against Grêmio, Santos led twice but again failed to hold a lead. Under Cuca, they have been ahead in 14 matches and dropped points in 10.

Vasco da Gama face Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday and Coritiba meet Bahia on Monday. Whatever happens, Santos will remain in the Z4 this round.

Attention now turns to Deportivo Cuenca at Vila Belmiro on Tuesday at 21:30 Brasília time in the Sudamericana. Vitória then visit on Saturday, also at Vila Belmiro, a direct clash near the bottom before the World Cup break.

Source: Diario Do Peixe