Marcos Antonio rues São Paulo defeat, shifts focus to Choque-Rei | OneFootball

São Paulo was defeated by Atlético-MG this Wednesday, 1-0, at Arena MRV. As a result, the team suffered its first loss in the Brazilian Championship and dropped to second place, behind rivals Palmeiras.

Focus on the Choque-Rei

In an interview with Premiere after the match, midfielder Marcos Antonio lamented the defeat but emphasized that the squad’s focus is now on the derby against Palmeiras next Saturday. “It was a tough match here, we played very well. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get the final details right to score the goal. Heads up, we have a derby ahead. We’re focused so we can go for the win in front of our fans,” he said.

Six-point match

On Saturday, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), São Paulo and Palmeiras face off at Morumbis for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. The clash could decide the leadership of the Brasileirão, since Alviverde and Tricolor, currently first and second, are tied on points, both with 16.

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Next São Paulo match

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