SAO PAULO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian soccer teams Sao Paulo (current champion of Copa Sudamericana) and Corinthians (champion of 2012 Copa Libertadores) will clash on Wednesday in the first leg match of 2012 Recopa Sudamericana.
The Sao Paulo derby will be without Paulinho, Corinthians midfielder and one of the most outstanding players during the Confederations Cup, who will be replaced by Guilherme.
The first match will be played Wednesday in Morubi stadium at 2150 local time (0050 GMT) and the second will be on July 17 in Pacaembu stadium, Corinthians' venue.