Palmeiras back in training after Libertadores, focus on Sport clash | OneFootball

One day after securing a spot in the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals, Palmeiras returned to training on Friday morning (22), at the Football Academy. Verdão drew 0-0 with Universitario-PER at the Allianz Parque last Thursday (21), and secured qualification with a 4-0 aggregate win in the round of 16. Now, they will face the traditional River Plate-ARG, who eliminated Libertad-PAR, in pursuit of yet another continental semifinal.

This will be the 13th time in history that Verdão will play in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, a feat that makes them record holders among Brazilian teams alongside São Paulo. Since the arrival of Abel Ferreira in 2020, Palmeiras has established itself as a constant presence in the decisive stages of the tournament.

How was the training session?

In Friday's training, the players who played more than 45 minutes against the Peruvians stayed in the recovery and neuroscience room at the Center of Excellence, following a physical recovery schedule. The others went to the field and took part in a scrimmage in two 20-minute halves. The only absence was forward Ramón Sosa, who was excused by the coaching staff to deal with personal matters.

The squad's focus now shifts to the Brazilian Championship. Next Monday (25), Verdão hosts Sport at 7:00 PM at Allianz Parque, in a match valid for the 21st round. Against Leão, the recent record is overwhelmingly favorable: six unbeaten matches, with four consecutive wins. The last time Palmeiras lost to the team from Pernambuco was in 2018, also at Allianz, when they were beaten 3-2 in the first round of the Brasileirão.

What now?

Verdão returns to the pitch next Monday (25), at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a match valid for the twenty-first round of the Brasileirão. The game will mark the debut of the new third kit for the 2025 season.

Upcoming Verdão matches

Palmeiras vs. Sport – Brazilian Championship – 08/25, 7:00 PM (Brasília time)

Corinthians vs. Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 08/31, 6:30 PM (Brasília time)

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