Palmeiras back in training, prepare for Libertadores clash with LDU

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·27 October 2025

Palmeiras back in training, prepare for Libertadores clash with LDU

Palmeiras returned to training on the morning of this Monday (27), at the Football Academy, and began preparations for the second leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores semifinal against LDU (EQU). The match will be played this Thursday (30), at 9:30 PM, at Allianz Parque, and the Verdão needs a major comeback after the 3-0 defeat in the first leg in Quito (EQU).

How was the training?

The players who played for more than 45 minutes in the goalless draw with Cruzeiro this Sunday (26) followed the recovery schedule in the recovery and neuroscience room of the center of excellence. Meanwhile, the other athletes participated in technical activities on a reduced field, with emphasis on passing options, marking, and six-on-six games.

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Hear from Sosa!

The forward Ramón Sosa, who came on in the second half against Raposa, commented on the difficulty of the match against the Minas Gerais team, third in the Brasileirão. The draw kept Verdão in the isolated lead, now with 62 points, one more than Flamengo.

Yesterday's match against Cruzeiro was very difficult because we faced a strong opponent. The most important thing is that we remain leaders of the Brasileirão. Yesterday we wanted to win because it was an important game for us, we couldn't get three points, but we got one and continue as leaders. Now we have to keep working and preparing for Thursday's match

Like coach Abel Ferreira, Sosa reinforced the message of confidence in qualifying for the Libertadores final. The number 19 highlighted the importance of the support from Palmeiras fans for the decisive match at Allianz Parque.

We know it will be a very important match for us. We will play at home and obviously, we are very confident and preparing a lot to give everything on the field and seek qualification. Our fans are always supporting us a lot, and on Thursday we will need them even more

With the advantage built in Quito, LDU can advance to the final with any draw or a loss by up to two goals. Meanwhile, Palmeiras needs to win by four or more goals to qualify in regular time — a three-goal victory takes the decision to penalties.

And now?

Palmeiras faces LDU next Thursday (30), hoping to secure a spot in the Libertadores final. The mission is not easy for Abel Ferreira's team, which suffered a 3-0 defeat in Quito.

In the Brasileirão, Verdão returns to the field next Sunday (2), against Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time)

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