Palmeiras hope Cruzeiro stumble to clinch second before final round | OneFootball

Palmeiras is no longer in the running for the Brazilian Championship title, which has already been claimed by Flamengo. However, Abel Ferreira's team is still trying to secure second place and, to guarantee the runner-up spot with one round to spare, is hoping for a slip-up from Cruzeiro this Thursday.

Verdão beat Atlético-MG 3-0 on Wednesday night in a rescheduled match from the 34th round of the Brasileirão. With this result, they ended a five-game winless streak in the competition and reached 73 points, five behind Flamengo, who lifted the trophy.

To secure the runner-up position, Palmeiras only depends on itself. If they beat Ceará away from home in the final round, they guarantee the spot. However, they could secure it earlier, but that depends on the result of Cruzeiro's match, who face Botafogo at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Mineirão.

If Raposa wins, they reach 72 points and will be just one point behind Palmeiras, taking the decision to Sunday. If Cruzeiro draws or loses, Palmeiras will mathematically secure second place before the final round, when they face Ceará.

It's Worth More Money

Besides the champion, the other 15 clubs that remain in Serie A receive a prize at the end of the Brasileirão. The amounts are distributed according to the final position in the table, and for this reason, Verdão is trying to collect as much as possible, since they missed out on the trophy.

The Matches of the Final Round

The 38th and final round of the Brazilian Championship takes place this Sunday, with all matches starting at 4 pm (Brasília time). Palmeiras visits Ceará at Arena Castelão, while Cruzeiro faces Santos at Vila Belmiro.

Although the champion has already been decided, the tournament still doesn't know all the relegated teams and still sees clubs fighting for spots in the Libertadores and the Sudamericana.

How the Brasileirão G4 Looks

1st. Flamengo – 78 points 2nd. Palmeiras – 73 points 3rd. Cruzeiro – 69 points 4th. Mirassol – 66 points

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