Sao Paulo's Christian Cueva will lead his midfield against Fluminense
Following the double round of eliminations, where the Peruvian national team failed to get the desired results, the popular 'Aladino' is back to being a protagonist with his team.
Christian Cueva's team arrives hurt to this match and with a descending trend: they haven't won in five matches and they need to add points to avoid getting involved in the relegation zone.
Christian Cueva's team is currently in 14th position with 36 points, three more than those teams that are located in the so-called red zone.
Christian Cueva knows that his team's situation is not the best, and that's why he will seek a way to bring back the joy against a tough opponent.
Meanwhile, Fluminense intends to secure a home victory to remain among the top six. The 'Flu' has 46 points, but they haven't won in two matches. It will be a duel of different realities, but with the same need.
Paolo Guerrero's Flamengo suffers a defeat
Tough setback for Flamengo and Paolo Guerrero. After rejoining his club following the double round of eliminations, the 'Predator' started as a starter in the clash between Internacional and Flamengo. 'Mengao' was defeated 2-1 and allowed Palmeiras to continue widening its lead over its pursuers at the top of the Brasileirao.
At 57', the first goal of the match was scored by Rever after a great assist by Diego. The happiness was not going to last long since minutes later Internacional from Porto Alegre managed to turn the score around at 66' through Sasha and Vitinho at 81'. Internacional from Porto Alegre will seek to leave the relegation zone with this result and with the victory against Flamengo, Paolo Guerrero's team already has 36 points.