Palmeiras unchanged, São Paulo tweak midfield for semi-final: line-ups | OneFootball

Palmeiras and São Paulo have been named for the important upcoming derby, valid for the semifinal of the Campeonato Paulista. Coach Abel Ferreira has repeated Verdão’s lineup, while Hernán Crespo has also sent out his best, with a new face in midfield and Lucas starting even on the synthetic pitch.

The Choque-Rei takes place soon, at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday, at Arena Barueri, with a spot in the Paulista final at stake. In case of a draw in regular time, the decision will go to penalties. The winner of the classic between Palmeiras and São Paulo will face Novorizontino, who eliminated Corinthians last Saturday.

Palmeiras repeats lineup

Abel Ferreira has once again set up Palmeiras’ ideal starting eleven. The coach approved of Verdão’s performance and results and has repeated the starting team for the last two matches. In defense, Khellven, Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez start the match.

In midfield, Marlon Freitas and Andreas Pereira form the holding pair, with Maurício and Allan on the wings. Finally, the Flaco-Roque duo leads the attack. Jhon Arias, once again, starts on the bench.

Palmeiras will take the field with: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, and Allan; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

São Paulo with a new face in midfield

On the other side, Hernán Crespo’s São Paulo will take the field with their best. The Tricolor rested its main players during the midweek Brasileirão fixture, so the starters are fresh for the Choque-Rei.

Without Alan Franco, who is suspended, Crespo decided to give Arboleda another chance in the starting lineup. On the flank, Lucas Ramon returns. In midfield, Luan is the big new addition. Finally, the coach ended the suspense and also named Lucas as a starter, even on Barueri’s synthetic pitch.

São Paulo is set to play with: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Arboleda, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; Bobadilla, Luan, and Marcos Antônio; Lucas, Luciano, and Calleri.

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