Brazilians like Corinthians e palm trees met their opponents in the Libertadores group stage on Monday, in a draw held by CONMEBOL, in Paraguay. World champion Rivaldo told the Betfairbookmaker specializing in sports odds, its analysis of the trajectory of Brazilians in this first phase of the continental competition.
According to Rivaldo, the company’s ambassador, Palmeiras is one of the Brazilians that did better in the draw, along with rival Flamengo. Palmeiras, champions in 1999, 2020 and 2022, Barcelona (EQU), Bolívar (BOL) and Cerro Porteño (PAR).
“Palmeiras and Flamengo have everything to guarantee the first place in their groups for everything they have been playing in recent years. I believe that their South American opponents will not be able to surprise the teams led by Vítor Pereira and Abel Ferreira. So, for me, Flamengo and Racing pass in group A, and Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño advance in group B”, opined the number 10 shirt.
On the other hand, Corinthians must face bigger problems. In group E, Timão will face the feared Independiente del Valle (EQU), champion of the 2023 Recopa against Flamengo and the 2022 Sudamericana against São Paulo, in addition to Liverpool (URU) and Argentinos Juniors (ARG).
According to Rivaldo, it is important that Brazilian clubs do not lose points playing at home. “In groups like these, there is no room for error. You have to win the matches you play at your stadium and fight to get the most points away. Although Corinthians was eliminated in Paulistão, the team had been presenting good football with Yuri Alberto leading the attack. So I believe Timão and Argentino Jrs will qualify in group E”, concluded the world champion.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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