Rafael looks ahead to Atlético-MG clash, eyes top spot in the Brasileiro | OneFootball

This Tuesday, São Paulo wrapped up preparations for the match against Atlético-MG, scheduled for 8:00 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV, for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. Tricolor captain Rafael previewed the match and emphasized that the team's goal is to stay at the top of the competition.

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“Another away game, extremely tough. We know that the Brasileiro is 38 finals, so we’re taking it one game at a time. Each time, we’ll have to go out on the field even more focused and run even harder to stay at the top, which is what we want throughout the Championship,” he analyzed.

Born in Minas Gerais and having spent long spells at Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG, Rafael also revealed that his family will be present at the match and said that returning to the city is “special.”

“I spent more than half my life there. My whole family is from Minas and they’ll all be there watching. It’s always special to go back to the ‘homeland’ to play,” he added.

Standings

São Paulo leads the Brazilian Championship with 16 points, three ahead of second-place Palmeiras. If they beat Galo, the team will notch five consecutive wins in the competition, as well as defend their unbeaten record in these first six rounds.

Next match

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