Andreas Pereira gets shin cut after tackles vs Palmeiras, River Plate | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated River Plate last Wednesday (17th) by 2-1 in the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores quarter-finals. The return match will take place on the 24th at Allianz Parque.

Challenge on Andreas Pereira

At 46 minutes into the first half, Andreas Pereira was tackled by a player from the Argentine team. Despite the intensity, the match referee did not issue a card for the incident.

NOSSO PALESTRA found that the number 8 had a cut on his shin due to the tackle and was in a lot of pain.

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First assist at Palmeiras

Andreas Pereira made his first assist wearing the jersey of Brazil's Greatest Champion. He took the corner kick for the goal scored by Gustavo Gómez five minutes into the first half.

– It's a pity Andreas is going to the National Team, but it's part of it, he trained little with us. We know how well he takes set-pieces. Physically, he performed very well while he had energy. It's great to have players of this quality to help us – said Abel Ferreira.

Andreas highlighted Palmeiras' strength in the match and projected the return match next Wednesday (24th).

– We knew it was going to be a very difficult game as it was. The coach prepared us perfectly for the game. They have a lot of quality, they are very dangerous. There's still the return match, so we have to work hard, with a lot of humility, and play a second game like this one to advance to the next phase – he stated.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

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