Jhon Arias trains with the squad on return, nears Palmeiras debut | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to the Academia de Futebol on Wednesday morning after two days of rest and began preparations for the match against Capivariano in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista, which takes place this Saturday.

The big news was the presence of Jhon Arias, who trained for the first time with the squad. Introduced last Friday as a new signing, the attacking midfielder was on the field on Saturday and Sunday, but trained separately under the guidance of the fitness staff. The number 11 shirt is expected to be a new addition to the squad for the decisive match.

The squad first did a muscle activation and then went out to the field to work on tactical dynamics and match simulations, both offensive and defensive. Afterwards, the squad was split into two groups, and Abel Ferreira’s coaching staff led a technical drill in a reduced space.

Last Sunday, Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Guarani in the last round of the Paulista group stage. Flaco López scored the goal for Palmeiras in the match that took place in Barueri.

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Palmeiras’ Situation

Palmeiras has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista for the 16th consecutive time. The team, led by coach Abel Ferreira, had a first phase with five wins, one draw, and two losses. As a result, they qualified for the knockout stage in second place, with 16 points earned.

Palmeiras’ Next Match

Match: Palmeiras vs. Capivariano Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Quarterfinals) Date and time: February 21, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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