São Paulo have unhappy memories of their last clash with Abel Braga | OneFootball

Next opponent of São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship, Internacional announced the return of Abel Braga to the team's technical command last Saturday. Thus, after four years, the Tricolor faces the coach again, with whom they do not have good memories from their last encounter.

The last time they faced each other, in 2021, Abel Braga was precisely in charge of Internacional and led the team from Rio Grande do Sul to a 5-1 victory over São Paulo at Morumbi. On that occasion, Luciano scored the team's “consolation goal,” while Yuri Alberto, now with rival Corinthians, scored three goals for Colorado.

The defeat also caused the São Paulo team to lose the leadership of the Brazilian Championship that season.

Abel's relationship with São Paulo has an even older chapter. In 2006, he was the coach of Internacional when the team from Rio Grande do Sul defeated the Tricolor in the Libertadores final that season, after an aggregate score of 4-3.

Against Internacional, São Paulo aims for a victory to recover from the defeat to Fluminense last week. Additionally, they need to score points to maintain the eighth position and dream of qualifying for the Pre-Libertadores, which could happen if Cruzeiro or Fluminense win the Copa do Brasil.

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