How São Paulo could end the Brasileiro round top of the table | OneFootball

Despite experiencing a delicate situation at the start of the Paulista Championship, São Paulo began the Brasileirão with a victory and could take the top spot on the table. If the Tricolor wins the classic against Santos and has a sufficient goal difference, they could take the lead this round.

São Paulo started the competition by defeating Flamengo 2-1 and thus began in fourth place, with three points and a one-goal difference. With the combination of results from the opening round, the Tricolor was only behind Vitória, Chapecoense, and Botafogo – all ahead due to goal difference.

In other words, if they beat Santos at Vila Belmiro by a four-goal margin and count on slip-ups, or narrow victories, from Vitória, Chapecoense, and Botafogo, São Paulo could take the top of the table. Additionally, the Tricolor also needs the other rivals who won in the first round to not achieve victories by significant margins this round.

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Contrasts in the championships

Before defeating Santos in the Paulistão, São Paulo was calculating to avoid relegation in the State Championship. Despite still being on alert, the Tricolor is also seeking a spot in the knockout stage of the competition.

Hernán Crespo's team is seeking stability this season but still carries the effects of an irregular start. In the Paulista Championship, the Tricolor flirted with the relegation zone and, although they have reacted, remain under pressure to achieve results to consolidate their recovery.

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