Fernando Diniz and Marcelo Paz watch under-20 derby at Fazendinha | OneFootball

The match between Corinthians and Palmeiras, valid for the first leg of the Brasileirão U-20 quarterfinals, featured distinguished guests in the stands at Fazendinha on Wednesday afternoon (08). With the additions of Gui Negão and Dieguinho, who are part of Timão’s first-team squad, the Sons of Terrão are looking to go further in the competition.

The club’s football executive, Marcelo Paz, and coach Fernando Diniz went to Parque São Jorge and watched the first match of the tie, which is worth a place in the tournament semifinals. It is worth remembering that recently the pair were following the U-20 team together with football manager Júlio César and other members of the coaching staff in the 2-2 draw against Flamengo, in the same national competition.

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Corinthians finished the opening stage of the tournament in eighth place with 29 points – eight wins, five draws and five defeats – with 31 goals scored and 25 conceded. Their rival, in turn, finished top of the table with 44 points. In the final session before the Derby, Timãozinho coach William Batista focused on technical and tactical aspects, finishing, and positioning on the field.

For Wednesday’s match, Timãozinho had the additions of Gui Negão and Dieguinho, forwards developed in the club’s youth academy who have already been playing for the first team for some time.

Next fixture

After facing Palmeiras at home in the first leg of the Brasileirão U-20 quarterfinals, Timão turns its focus back to the opening stage of the Paulista Championship in the category. Next Sunday (12), at 10 a.m. (Brasília time), Alvinegro visits Portuguesa at Canindé Stadium for the fifth round of the opening stage of the state competition.

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