After much speculation, it's confirmed: the classic between Flamengo and Corinthians, part of the penultimate round of the 2009 Brazilian Championship, will not be played in São Paulo. Initially, the duel was scheduled for Pacaembu Stadium, but the club's board considered moving the match to Presidente Prudente. However, neither stadium will host the match, which was confirmed this Tuesday for Brinco de Ouro da Princesa Stadium in Campinas. Guarani Stadium will host the match on Sunday, the 29th, at 17 p.m.

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The reason for the change was a possible lack of security personnel for the game, which is crucial to the red-and-black team's hopes in the competition. Since all games must be played on the same day and time, the São Paulo Military Police claimed it was impossible to cover two large-capacity matches simultaneously, as Palmeiras and Atlético-MG will play at Palestra Itália, in a neighborhood neighboring Pacaembu Stadium. Having qualified for the Libertadores as champions of the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians will no longer compete in the Brazilian Championship. A veritable red-and-black invasion of Campinas is expected.