Palmeiras lose key duo to suspension for final round of the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras has gained two absences for the last game of the season. Raphael Veiga and Piquerez, both suspended, will not face Ceará in the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship. The midfielder was on a yellow card warning and received his third yellow card in the 3-0 victory over Atlético-MG this Wednesday, while the left-back was shown a red card.

Against Vozão, Verdão is only looking to confirm the runner-up spot. Abel Ferreira’s team holds second place with 73 points, while Flamengo secured the title with 78.

The card incidents

Raphael Veiga received a yellow card at the 33rd minute of the first half after committing a foul on Igor Gomes. From the resulting free kick, Galo’s midfielder posed a threat and forced Carlos Miguel to make a good save. Piquerez, on the other hand, was sent off after a hard tackle on Saravia. Initially, the referee gave a yellow card, but after a VAR review, changed it to a red.

Palmeiras’ absences

Suspended, therefore, Raphael Veiga and Piquerez join the other four confirmed absences: Paulinho (right leg surgery), Lucas Evangelista (right thigh surgery), Weverton (fracture in the right hand), and Felipe Anderson (sprained left ankle).

On the other hand, Abel Ferreira will have the returns of right-back Giay, midfielder Aníbal Moreno, and forward Facundo Torres, who served suspensions against Galo.

Palmeiras’ next match

Ceará vs Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (38th round) Date and time: December 7, 2025 (Sunday), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza (CE)

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