São Paulo v Fluminense: live stream, kick-off time, all you need to know | OneFootball

São Paulo plays for its last breath in the quest for a spot in the 2026 Libertadores in a clash against Fluminense this Thursday (27th), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

The direct and decisive confrontation between the tricolores, who are neck and neck in the standings, will be broadcast live on SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

The Tricolor’s match has many attractions. As mentioned, 7th place Fluminense is defending the last qualifying spot for the Libertadores against 8th place São Paulo. The Cariocas have 55 points, compared to 48 for the Morumbi team, which, if they win, will still have a chance to reach their goal.

This will also be São Paulo’s first encounter with its former coach, Argentine Luis Zubeldia, who left the club in June. Just a few months later, he took over as head coach of Fluminense. Ironically, he is now fighting for the coveted Libertadores spot against his former team.

Meanwhile, coach Hernán Crespo ended a turbulent streak of three matches without a win, with a 2-1 victory over Juventude in the last round. Fluminense is going through a good phase, unbeaten in the last four games.

There were two wins and two draws in that period. In the last round, they drew 0-0 away against then-title contender Palmeiras.

São Paulo still has a long list of injured players for the match and will also be without Rafael and Sabino, who are suspended due to their third yellow card. On the afternoon of this Wednesday (26th), the team finished its preparations at the Barra Funda training center before heading to Rio de Janeiro. The major new absences are forwards Luciano and Ferreirinha, who were injured against Juventude and did not travel with the squad (see here for the probable lineup).

The rival, however, will have the return of Lucho Acosta and Thiago Silva, who were rested in the last round, and full-back Renê, who served a suspension. Midfielder Ganso, another former Tricolor, may also be included by Zubeldía for the match.

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