Palmeiras prepare to face Sporting Cristal in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Palmeiras continued preparations this Tuesday for the clash against Sporting Cristal-PER in the second round of the Libertadores, which will take place this Thursday at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque.

The session

To begin training, the squad carried out technical and tactical drills in attack-versus-defense scenarios, in five-on-five situations on a reduced-size field. In physical transition, forward Vitor Roque took part in the activities with the squad as normal, while Paulinho, who is in the physical reconditioning phase, only participated in the first part of the movements.

Changes

Palmeiras’ Medical Department is still treating some injured players. Left-backs Piquerez (right ankle surgery) and Jefté (right thigh injury) remain out for the clash against Sporting Cristal. On the other hand, Jhon Arias, who served a suspension against Corinthians, returns to the team for the continental tournament.

In addition, head coach Abel Ferreira will also be on the touchline. The coach served his suspension in the derby due to a punishment handed down by the STJD.

Palmeiras’ situation

With last Sunday’s draw, Palmeiras remained at the top of the Brazilian Championship standings with 26 points. In the Libertadores, Verdão is looking for its first win after opening with a 1-1 draw against Junior Barranquilla in Colombia.

Palmeiras’ next game

Match: Palmeiras x Sporting Cristal-PER Competition: Copa Libertadores (2nd round) Date and time: April 16, 2026 (Thursday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP).

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