Palmeiras aim to end drought and reach Copa do Brasil quarter-finals after three seasons | OneFootball

Palmeiras face Fortaleza in the Copa do Brasil last-16 second leg on Wednesday, holding a 3-0 lead and a chance to return to the quarter-finals after three seasons.

The tie kicks off at 21:30, Brasília time, at Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá after Fortaleza sold their home rights. According to Nosso Palestra, Palmeiras arrive in good form this season.

The first leg in São Paulo finished 3-0, with goals from Maurício, Jhon Arias and Flaco López, leaving Abel Ferreira’s side in control of the aggregate.

Despite being among Brazil’s leading sides in recent years, the domestic cup has proved their trickiest front. Since lifting the trophy in 2020, they exited in the third round in 2021, the last 16 in 2022, the quarter-finals in 2023, and the last 16 in 2024 and 2025.

Victory would confirm a last-eight place and sustain momentum, while Fortaleza must mount a major recovery to stay alive. Palmeiras have not won the competition since 2020.

Source: Nosso Palestra