📋 São Paulo and Grêmio line-ups confirmed for clash at MorumBIS | OneFootball

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São Paulo and Grêmio face off as rivals this Saturday night (17th) starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). The match is valid for the ninth round of the 2025 Brasileirão. And it will take place at MorumBIS stadium. Situations in the standings 📊 São Paulo, which holds the record for draws (six), lost for the first time in the last round. They have nine points and could drop into the relegation zone (Z-4). Grêmio has the same number of points, but one more win. And faces the same risk. São Paulo 🇾🇪 Zubeldía’s team’s mission is to improve their performance when playing at home. They have lost only one of their last 11 matches. But have only won two. Once again under pressure from the fans, Zubeldía has lost Lucas Moura again due to a posterior capsule strain in his right knee. Arboleda returns to the starting lineup after Ruan is rested. Alan Franco starts on the bench. And Ferreira was not even included in the squad due to an injury. Grêmio 🇪🇪 Mano Menezes was released after the death of his daughter’s stepchildren in Rio Grande do Sul. Sidnei Lobo, his assistant, will be in charge of the team on the field. Grêmio is coming off three consecutive draws. They have won only one of their last ten matches. And are trying to end their winless streak at the venue of the match, as they haven’t won at MorumBIS since September 2013. Villasanti returns after injury. Igor Serrote suffered a wrist fracture and João Lucas has muscle discomfort. Edenilson has a new injury and will be out for a longer period. The major absence is Kike Oliveira, with gastroenteritis.

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