Enzo Díaz returns for São Paulo but struggles in the derby | OneFootball

The classic match between São Paulo and Palmeiras, played this Saturday, marked the return of Enzo Díaz to the pitch. The Tricolor's left-back had not played since early November 2025 due to surgery to correct an inguinal hernia. In the 3-1 defeat, however, the Argentine was unable to deliver a good performance.

Enzo Díaz started the match, but in a slightly different role from the one he usually played at São Paulo. He had been used as a wing-back, with a bit more offensive freedom due to the presence of three center-backs in defense. In the Choque-Rei, on the other hand, he played alongside two center-backs and had the role of a traditional full-back.

Defensively, according to Sofascore, the Argentine contributed with four tackles, two interceptions, and one clearance, in addition to three ball recoveries. However, he had a low success rate in duels, winning only five out of eleven.

In offensive actions, Enzo also did not have good numbers, but he did create a good chance for Tapia, who ended up shooting wide and wasting the opportunity to put São Paulo ahead in the classic. The left-back had only a 73% pass completion rate and completed just two out of five crosses.

The player received a rating of just 5.8, making him the second-worst on the field, as Maik, São Paulo's right-back, received a 5.7.

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