Fluminense vs. Sao Paulo: Lineups and Where to Watch the Brasileirao Match

Fluminense and Sao Paulo are set for their match this Thursday (27), in a duel valid for the 36th round of the Brasileirao. The match kicks off at 8:30 pm (Brasilia time) at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The game will be broadcast on SporTV (pay TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view). CNN Sports will provide live updates of the game.

Escalação do Fluminense: In seventh place in the Brazilian Championship, Fluminense currently sits in the last qualification spot for the next Libertadores. For the match against Sao Paulo, coach Luis Zubeldia made four changes to the starting lineup from the last game. Ignacio, Thiago Santos, Nonato, and Lima were replaced by Thiago Silva, Rene, Hercules, and Lucho Acosta. The lineup includes: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules, and Lucho Acosta; Agustín Canobbio, Kevin Serna, and Everaldo. Coach: Luis Zubeldia.

Escalação do São Paulo: In eighth place overall, Sao Paulo aims to surprise away from home to stay in the race for a Libertadores spot. Coach Hernán Crespo will have 14 players out for medical reasons for the Maracanã match. Additionally, goalkeeper Rafael and defender Sabino are suspended due to yellow card accumulation.