Andreas and Flaco return to Itaquera, centre stage in Brasileirão derby | OneFootball

Corinthians and Palmeiras face off this Sunday (12), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in a round of the Brazilian Championship. The match marks the return of Andreas Pereira and Flaco López to the stadium where they played key roles in Palmeiras’ last win over their rival, in the Paulista Championship.

In the previous meeting, Andreas was involved in a play that sparked debate when he interfered with the penalty spot before Memphis Depay took his kick. Flaco López, meanwhile, had a direct impact on the result by scoring the team’s goal.

This season, both players have played an important role in Palmeiras’ attacking performance. Together, they have been directly involved in a large share of the team’s 39 goals this year.

Flaco López has 9 goals and 7 assists, making him one of the main attacking options. Andreas Pereira, meanwhile, has 2 goals and 8 assists, playing a key role in organizing attacking moves.

The matchup pits two teams in a competitive moment in the tournament against each other, with Palmeiras looking to maintain their attacking efficiency and Corinthians playing at home while trying to bounce back under Fernando Diniz.

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