Palmeiras fined $15,000 by Conmebol, find out why | OneFootball

Palmeiras was fined recently by Conmebol due to a violation of the match start protocol in the first leg of the round of 16, against Universitario-PER. On that occasion, Verdão came out victorious with a 4-0 win on Peruvian soil.

Conmebol’s decision was announced on August 28 and signed by sole judge Jorge Moreno, a member of the entity’s Disciplinary Committee.

Palmeiras was ordered to pay US$ 15,000 (R$ 81,700 at the current exchange rate) for infringing articles 5.1.5 and 5.1.5.1 of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores Club Manual, in accordance with article 27 of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code, which deals with repeat offenses. Check below what the first two articles state:

“5.1.5 Start Protocol

CONMEBOL is the only institution that will control the protocol for teams entering the field of play. Teams and their players are required to strictly respect and comply with the instructions given in this regard, which will be communicated at the Match Coordination Meeting.

Failure to comply with this provision will result in the following sanctions being imposed on the responsible club by the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Committee:

In the Preliminary Phase and Group Stage: a fine of at least USD 8,000. In the case of a second and subsequent infractions, a fine of USD 12,000 will be imposed.

In the Playoff phase of the Round of 16, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals: a fine of at least USD 12,000. In the case of a second and subsequent infractions, a fine of USD 15,000 will be imposed.

In the Final: a fine of at least USD 20,000,” states article 5.1.5.

(Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras/by Canon)

See below the main excerpt from article 5.1.5.1 of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores Club Manual:

“5.1.5.1 Official Match Start Protocol

It is mandatory for teams to comply with the times established in the official countdown for each activity. Once the protocol has started, it is forbidden to carry out any tactical exercise and/or warm-up with/without the ball on the field of play.

The following activities are mandatory and must be carried out in the strict order of precedence:

As stated in Conmebol’s decision, the amount of the fine imposed on Palmeiras will be automatically deducted from the amount the club is to receive from the entity for image rights and sponsors.

There is no appeal against the decision issued by the Conmebol Disciplinary Committee.

Palmeiras’ Situation in the Libertadores

In the Libertadores, Palmeiras advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Universitario-PER. In the first leg, Verdão scored a 4-0 rout in Lima, Peru, and then, at Allianz Parque, held a goalless draw to secure their spot.

Palmeiras’ Upcoming Matches

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