Abel rests 11, hints at Palmeiras XI for Libertadores final | OneFootball

Palmeiras landed this Monday in Porto Alegre (RS), where they will face Grêmio in the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Palmeiras delegation traveled with three injured players, but without 11 athletes who were rested. The teams will face each other starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Tuesday, at Arena do Grêmio. This will be Verdão's last match before the Libertadores final.

The Palmeiras delegation completed their preparations for the match in the morning, at the Football Academy. Before the trip, coach Abel Ferreira led a tactical training session and made the final adjustments to the team for their last game before the Libertadores final.

Abel hints at lineup for the Libertadores final

With the Libertadores final in mind, Abel Ferreira decided to rest 11 players, including midfielder Andreas Pereira, who served a suspension in the last round and could have been available for the match against Grêmio.

As first reported by ge, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, full-backs Piquerez and Khellven, defenders Bruno Fuchs, Gustavo Gómez, and Murilo, midfielders Allan, Andreas Pereira, and Raphael Veiga, as well as forwards Flaco López and Vitor Roque, did not even travel and will only join the squad in Lima, Peru.

Thus, a probable Palmeiras lineup for the Libertadores final is: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Bruno Fuchs, Andreas Pereira, Raphael Veiga, and Allan; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Probable Palmeiras lineup against Grêmio

Thus, a probable Palmeiras lineup is: Marcelo Lomba; Giay, Benedetti, Micael, and Jefté; Aníbal Moreno, Emiliano Martínez, and Mauricio; Felipe Anderson, Ramón Sosa, and Bruno Rodrigues.

Palmeiras travels with three injured players

Forward Paulinho, midfielder Lucas Evangelista, and goalkeeper Weverton, all under the care of the Medical Department, traveled with the team. Although they are not expected to be available to coach Abel Ferreira, the trio is integrated into the delegation, which will head straight to Lima from Porto Alegre, where they will play the Libertadores final against Flamengo.

From Porto Alegre to Lima: see Palmeiras' schedule before the Libertadores final

Palmeiras’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras is looking to end a streak of four games without a win in the Brazilian Championship. In the last round, Verdão drew 0-0 with Fluminense and saw Flamengo open up a four-point lead at the top. As a result, Abel Ferreira’s team saw their title fight become more difficult. Alviverde is the runner-up, with 70 points earned.

Palmeiras’ upcoming matches

Grêmio vs Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (36th round) Date and time: November 25, 2025 (Tuesday), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre (RS)

Palmeiras vs Flamengo Competition: Copa Libertadores (Final) Date and time: November 29, 2025 (Saturday), at 6:00 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Estadio Monumental U, in Lima (PER)

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