BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
In crisis, Esquadrão faces the São Paulo team this Wednesday (20), at Fonte Nova
Published on November 19, 2024 at 9:06 pm
Bahia tries to beat Palmeiras to end five-game drought Credit: Rafael Rodrigues/EC Bahia
Bahia has another challenge in the Brazilian Championship. This Wednesday (20), the Esquadrão faces Palmeiras, at 6pm, at Fonte Nova, in the duel that opens the team’s last five games of the season. Against Alviverde, the Squadron seeks a return to the competition. The club has not won in five games and finds itself under pressure in the fight for a place in the Libertadores. Rogério Ceni will be forced to change in defense, as Kanu is suspended for the third yellow card. David Duarte, Cuesta and Vitor Hugo are fighting for the spot. Santiago Arias is with the Colombian team and will be replaced by Gilberto.
On the other hand, midfielder Jean Lucas and defender Gabriel Xavier are back after being suspended due to suspension in the last round. Striker Luciano Rodríguez, who was with the Uruguay national team in the clash with Brazil, at Fonte Nova, is doubtful. Check information about the match.
The match between Bahia and Palmeiras will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel. The ball rolls at 6pm.
Bahia: Marcos Felipe, Gilberto, Gabriel Xavier, David Duarte (Cuesta) and Luciano Juba; Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Everton Ribeiro and Cauly; Luciano Rodríguez (Everaldo) and Ademir. Coach: Rogério Ceni.
Palm trees: Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez (Vitor Reis), Murilo and Caio Paulista; Aníbal Moreno, Zé Rafael and Maurício; Raphael Veiga, Felipe Anderson (Dudu) and Rony (Flaco López). Coach: Abel Ferreira.
The referee of the match will be Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães. He will be assisted by Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Corrêa and Luiz Claudio Regazone (trio from Rio de Janeiro)
OUR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)
