Pinheiros faces Flamengo and Fluminense in water polo playoffs push

Esporte Clube Pinheiros faces two critical matches in the Liga Nacional de Polo Aquático this weekend in Rio de Janeiro. Currently in fifth place with six points from six matches, the team is aiming to secure a spot in the top four to qualify for the playoffs.

On Saturday, Pinheiros will face Flamengo at Gávea, followed by a match against Fluminense at Laranjeiras on Sunday. Team coach Roberto Chiappini noted the difficulty of facing two major opponents but emphasized the goal of securing as many points as possible to improve their standing in the competition.