With only three rounds to finish the Brazilian Championship, the Athletico Paranaense lives a decisive moment in the season. Currently occupying the 15th position, with 41 points, the club needs a combination of results to mathematically ensure its stay in Series A.
Below the Athletic in the table are the Fluminense (39 points), Crisis (38), Red Bull Bragantino (37), Atlético-GO (36) and Cuiabá (30). Despite the pressure, Hurricane depends on a victory and stumbling down of direct opponents to breathe relieved.
In the next round, three scenarios need to come true for Athletico to confirm his stay without depending on the results of the last matches:
- To win the direct confrontation against the FluminenseAt the Ligga Arena.
- Twist to Crisis lose to Corinthians.
- That the Red Bull Bragantino do not win Cruise.
If any of these results does not happen, the decision will be postponed to the final rounds, further increasing the tension between players and fans.
The Hurricane will face the Fluminense, on Sunday (01/12), at 18:30, in Curitiba-PR, in a duel of life or death. In addition to fighting to escape the Z4, the Rio club also tries to move away from the debasement zone, promising a high-level game and a lot of excitement.

