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São Paulo has been faced with a series of challenges as it prepares for today's game. They made an agreement with the Federação Paulista, allowing them not to field a completely reserve team, despite sending 12 players back to Brazil for their upcoming Paulista game against Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto. Although they are gearing up to play against Flamengo, their current squad is heavily affected by injuries and absences.