Palmeiras back after thrashing, prepare for River Plate clash | OneFootball

After the 4-1 victory over Fortaleza last Saturday, Palmeiras returned to the Football Academy and began preparations to face River Plate in the second leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals. The match will take place this Wednesday (24th) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque.

How was the return?

As usual, the players who played more than 45 minutes against Fortaleza followed the recovery schedule in the gym and the recovery and neuroscience room. Meanwhile, the others went to the field for a technical training session focusing on the final thirds of the field and a small-sided game.

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Absences

The only doubt for the second leg against River Plate is the right-back Khellven. The player, who suffered a foot injury during the first leg, continued working indoors at the Football Academy.

Palmeiras' Situation in the Brasileirão and Libertadores

With the victory over Fortaleza, Verdão reached 49 points, in second place in the Brasileirão. The leader is Flamengo, with 50 points and the same number of matches played.

In the Libertadores, with the 2-1 victory over River Plate at the Monumental de Núñez, Palmeiras needs just a draw at Allianz Parque to secure a spot in the semifinals. The winner will face the victor of the match between São Paulo and LDU.

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