Vitor Roque trains alone, Palmeiras eye Paulista decider | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training at the Football Academy on Thursday morning, after their 1-0 victory over Novorizontino in the first leg of the Paulista Championship final, and began preparations for the second leg of the final, which takes place on Sunday in Novo Horizonte (SP).

The starting players from last Wednesday’s match did recovery and neuroscience work at the recovery center. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad, except for Vitor Roque, went out onto the field and took part in an 11-on-11 technical activity on a reduced-size pitch.

Vitor Roque’s Situation

The number 9, who started on the bench, followed an individualized schedule indoors. He is still recovering from pain caused by injuries suffered in the match against São Paulo in the semifinal. Because of this, the number 9 started on the bench and was brought on during the second half.

Paulinho on the field

Paulinho, on the other hand, trained on the pitch with the Health and Performance Center. The player is still out for Palmeiras as he recovers from surgery on his right leg. Emiliano Martínez continued his physical transition process.

The Paulista Final

With the win in the first leg, Verdão only needs a draw in the second leg, which takes place on Sunday at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium in Novo Horizonte (SP).

Any draw or another Palmeiras victory will secure the title for Abel Ferreira’s team. Meanwhile, if Novorizontino wins by a single goal, the decision will go to penalties. To take the trophy, Tigre do Vale needs to win by at least 2-0.

Second Leg Details

Match: Novorizontino vs. Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Final, second leg) Date and time: March 8, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi, in Novo Horizonte (SP)

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