[Trending News] Rafael values ​​São Paulo vacancy in the quarterfinals of Paulistan

After São Paulo's draw with Palmeiras in 0-0, goalkeeper Rafael valued the point won at Allianz Parque. After all, the result classified Tricolor for Paulistan's quarterfinals. However, he stressed that the team sought victory, keeping an eye on having the best overall classification in the group stage.

São Paulo, it is worth remembering, is first in Group C, with 16 points, followed by Novorizontino (12), Northwest (7) and Água Santa (6). The first two advance, and two rounds are left. Tricolor now hosts Ponte Preta on Wednesday (19) and visits São Bernardo on Sunday (22).

São Paulo has the fourth best campaign overall, behind Corinthians (26), São Bernardo (22) and Mirassol (16). The trio adds 11, 10 and 9 games, respectively.

“We know we have already classified, but we also know the importance of classifying well in the overall table to take our games to Morumbis, where we have strength. Table and thus take the game close to our fan, which is very important and makes a difference, “said Rafael, in an interview with” Record “.

Rafael also commented on his individual performance in the classic. The goalkeeper made good defenses, especially one at 26 of the second half, on the head of Flaco López. Even the archer was elected the best on the field.

“We know how the Palmeiras team is strong offensively on this air ball, there are big heads, one of them the flake, it is tall. That ball came very fast, I had to take the speed, it was a quick move. I believe we did A good game, it is difficult to play here, we defendually made a great game. We knew the Palmeiras attack. The other, we played three matches last week. I am happy to go out without a goal, of course we would like the victory. “concluded Rafael.

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