Palmeiras and Chapecoense reunite 10 years on from tragedy | OneFootball

This Sunday (31), at 4 p.m. Brasília time, Allianz Parque will host a clash that goes far beyond the three points at stake. After five years without facing each other, Palmeiras and Chapecoense will meet again in the very year that marks ten years since the plane tragedy that shook world football and forever changed the history of the club from Santa Catarina.

Since the accident in November 2016, Palmeiras has stood out as one of Chapecoense’s main partners in the club’s rebuilding process. Verdão took part in solidarity campaigns, charity friendlies, and initiatives that helped the team from Chapecó get back on its feet during one of the hardest moments in its history.

The reunion also carries special symbolism. The last match held at Allianz Parque with the name officially registered as Allianz Parque will be precisely against Chapecoense, a club that took part in one of the most memorable matches ever played at the stadium and represents an important chapter in the recent memory of Brazilian football.

On the field, Palmeiras will face an additional challenge. Abel Ferreira’s team arrives with a number of important absences due to national team call-ups and suspensions.

Andreas Pereira and Carlos Miguel are out through suspension. Striker Flaco López has been called up to the Argentina national team. Another absent Argentine will be Agustín Giay, who will take part in the national team’s training camp and remains on the radar for a possible final World Cup call-up in case of withdrawals.

For Paraguay, Gustavo Gómez, Maurício, and Ramón Sosa have been called up. Uruguay will have Emiliano Martínez and Joaquín Piquerez, while Jhon Arias will represent the Colombia national team.

Even with so many absences, Palmeiras is looking to stay strong in front of its fans, keep pushing toward its goals for the season, and remain at the top of the table.

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