Cuca reminds partnership with Dorival Junior and asks healthy rivalry in semi

In search of a place in the final of the Championship, Palmeiras and Santos duel next weekend. In fierce rivalry times between clubs, coach Cuca recalled living with Dorival Junior as a player and called for a fair meeting in the semis.

The rivalry between Palmeiras and Santos grew significantly in 2015, the year that the teams decided the Championship and the World Cup in Brazil. Recently, midfielder Lucas Lima used Twitter to make fun of alviverde team.

"The rivalry exists, but it has to be healthy. We must go to the extent that the laws and allow football. We want to play a good game. No use doing different things and end up having players sent off. That's not what we want, "said Palmeiras coach on Monday.

After the last Derby, Cuca came to criticize Lucas Lima for causing his team on social network. After the match against St. Bernard, however, the coach tried to adopt a conciliatory tone and recalled that arrived to work alongside the opposing coach and athlete.

"I love the Dorival Junior is my partner. We played together in the Youth and here at Palmeiras. We will measure forces and hopefully we can come out winners, "Cuca said, laudatory. "I saw the departure of the Saints. Played well, it is an engaging staff and has two more days off than us. Until Sunday, we will be in good condition, "he said.

The clash between Palmeiras and Santos will be the first classic with unique twists, action taken by the São Paulo authorities after the series of clashes that marked the last Derby. With alviverdes vetoed as visitors, coach Cuca lamented.

"Santos will be with his fans and this is an extra motivation. I think ugly, is not legal. For those who like football, the beautiful is healthy confrontation between the twisted. Unfortunately, they did it to seek safety. We understand, but it's not cool, "Cuca said.

A meeting between representatives of the four semifinalists at the headquarters of the Paulista Football Federation (FPF), scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, confirm dates and times of upcoming matches. How has less campaign, Palmeiras will play visitor condition.