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Palmeiras began their preparation on Monday morning (1st) at the Football Academy for the match against Atlético-MG, scheduled for Wednesday (03) at 9:30 PM at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte. The match, postponed from the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship, is crucial for the team to stay strong in the fight for the national title, just days after the tough defeat to Flamengo in the CONMEBOL Libertadores final in Lima.

In the first-round meeting in July, Verdão overcame Galo 3-2 at Allianz Parque, with goals from Mauricio, Lucas Evangelista, and Junior Alonso (own goal), in a high-level technical match.

Recovery for starters and technical training on the field

The players who started the continental final underwent recovery activities at the recovery and neuroscience center, seeking physical and mental recovery after the marathon and the wear of the decision. The rest of the squad went to the field for technical training in reduced dimensions, under the guidance of the coaching staff led by Abel Ferreira.

Midfielder Felipe Anderson underwent exams and was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle, an injury suffered in the final against Flamengo. The club has not yet announced a return forecast.

Palmeiras seeks to maintain excellent away record

Second in the Brasileirão with 70 points — five behind Flamengo — Palmeiras faces the duel in Belo Horizonte with a very favorable recent away record against Atlético-MG. Since 2021, Verdão has been unbeaten in six away matches in the confrontation, with three wins and three draws. In the last two visits to the capital of Minas Gerais, they won both.

In the only match held at Arena MRV, in June last year, Abel's team won 4-0, with goals from Aníbal Moreno, Piquerez, Estêvão, and Flaco López.

Historical balance in the duel in Minas

The confrontation between Palmeiras and Atlético-MG in Minas Gerais is absolutely balanced: 19 wins for each side and 14 draws, with 60 goals scored by Verdão and 61 by the Minas team. Overall, Palmeiras has accumulated three consecutive wins over Atlético — two in the 2024 Brasileirão and one in the first round this year.

If they win again, they will equal their longest positive streak against the rival this century, recorded between 2004 and 2007.

Immediate reaction and total focus on Brasileirão

Now fully focused on the national championship, Palmeiras seeks to turn the frustration of the Libertadores into strength for the final stretch of the Brasileirão. The match against Atlético-MG emerges as an opportunity for an immediate response, as well as being crucial to keep the team alive in the title race.

With two more days of training, Abel Ferreira will work on adjustments and physical management for a match that could define the course of the alviverde season.

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