Is there hope? What Palmeiras need to keep the Brasileirão alive | OneFootball

Vice-leader, Palmeiras, according to coach Abel Ferreira, sees the Brazilian Championship as decided. In the last round, Verdão drew 0-0 with Fluminense and saw Flamengo open a four-point lead at the top, making it difficult for the São Paulo team to fight for the title. However, mathematically, Alviverde still has a chance and can keep the tournament open.

To prevent Flamengo, who leads the table with 74 points and one more victory, from winning the title, Abel Ferreira's team needs to win against Grêmio away from home, to not depend on the result of Atlético-MG vs. Flamengo. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Arena.

Moreover, Verdão needs to hope for a slip-up from Flamengo since any stumble by the leader could put the club back in the race for the trophy. A draw with Grêmio also doesn't solve Verdão's situation, as it leaves the São Paulo team with slim chances of taking the lead.

In summary…

The Brazilian Championship has nine more points up for grabs. Thus, if Flamengo wins and Palmeiras loses, the team from Rio opens a seven-point gap and can no longer be caught. In the case of a win for the team from Rio and a draw for Palmeiras, the gap between the teams would be six points.

But in this scenario, Verdão would have to win the remaining two games and hope for two defeats from their rival. If this happens, Abel Ferreira's team would need to make up the goal difference, which is currently 29 for Palmeiras against 50 for Flamengo.

Palmeiras faces Grêmio with a reserve team

With an eye on the Libertadores final, Palmeiras traveled to Porto Alegre without 11 players, who are expected to be the starters for the decision against Flamengo, which takes place this Saturday at 6 PM (Brasília time) at the Estadio Monumental U in Lima (PER).

Situation of Palmeiras and Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 74 points, against 70 for Palmeiras, who are the vice-leaders. Verdão is enduring its worst streak of the year and has gone four games without a win.

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