The first step toward crowning a Paulista A1 champion will be taken on Sunday. The first leg of the cup final between Palmeiras and Santos is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. It will be held at the Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo and can be live streamed here free (requires free trial registration).
What They're Saying
Palmeiras manager Oswaldo de Oliveira (via Futnet): "A classic and the final is the same. I've lost finals, and it's much better that than not engage in any. Even if I lose on Sunday, I will continue here, breathing and working. But I am eager to win. If by chance I do not win the title, losing to Santos, led by Marcelo [Fernandes], will not be too bad."
Santos manager Marcelo Fernandes (via ESPN): "Let's not talk of what does not exist. I have butterflies in my stomach every game until the game starts. We were in good anxiety because we're wanting the best. We can not wait game start, so that everything flows normally. Everything that happened in my life was of course, it happened with simplicity. The group came together. I think the future belongs to God. You give everything now in the 13 days remaining. It is an important title. We will decide it at home. We know we have a very difficult opponent. "
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Ricardo Oliveira scored a timely goal in the semifinals against Sao Paulo, lifting the club to the final stages. Last season, in 16 appearances, the 34-year-old finished with 10 goals.
Palmeiras' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Prass; Lucas, Ramos, Hugo, Roberto; Gabriel, Arouca, Robinho; Marques, Dudu, Leandro
Santos' Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vladimir; Chiquinho, David, Werley, Victor; Renato, Valencia; Robinho, Lucas, Geuvanio; Ricardo
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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