Palmeiras start Andreas, São Paulo line-up includes Enzo Díaz | OneFootball

Palmeiras and São Paulo are set for the classic match this Saturday, for the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista. The ball starts rolling at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) on the field of Arena Barueri.

Palmeiras Lineup

Palmeiras will take the field with the best they have available. The novelty is Andreas Pereira, who starts the match among the starters. Meanwhile, Felipe Anderson and Vitor Roque appear as options on the bench.

Coach Abel Ferreira has lined up Verdão with: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, and Allan; Sosa and Flaco López.

São Paulo Lineup

São Paulo, on the other hand, will have the absence of Lucas, preserved by Hernán Crespo's technical staff. Meanwhile, forward Calleri has been listed and starts on the bench, while Enzo Díaz will be a starter.

The Tricolor will take the field with: Rafael; Maik, Arboleda, Alan Franco, and Enzo Díaz; Marcos Antônio, Danielzinho, and Bobadilla; Luciano, Lucca, and Tapia.

How are the teams arriving?

Palmeiras arrives under pressure after suffering a crushing defeat to Novorizontino. Verdão was thrashed 4-0, the worst loss of the Abel Ferreira era. The green-and-white team is in third place on the State Championship standings, with nine points.

São Paulo, on the other hand, is experiencing a delicate moment both behind the scenes and on the field. Last Wednesday, Tricolor was defeated by Portuguesa at Morumbi, 3-2, and is just one point away from the relegation zone of the Paulistão. The team is in 14th position, with four points.

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