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Mauro drew attention to the congested fixture list that São Paulo had faced, with three matches played over just six days. He underscored that such a schedule can lead to fatigue and diminished performance, making it unfair to solely blame the coaching staff or individual players for poor outcomes. The demands placed on the team, coupled with the travel involved—particularly games played outside their home stadium—must be factored into any analysis of their recent performances.