Palmeiras choose to rest key quartet from last Brasileirão match | OneFootball

Palmeiras takes the field this Sunday to face Ceará in the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship. With everything already decided, the coaching staff of Palmeiras has decided to rest four players from the trip to Fortaleza. Thus, they will play the last game of the year with a significantly modified team.

The players who will be rested are defenders Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, midfielder Andreas Pereira, and forward Vitor Roque.

Situation in the Brazilian Championship

The competition was decided in the last round, with Flamengo as the champion. Palmeiras, with 73 points, secured the second place. On the other hand, Ceará has 43 points, just one point away from the relegation zone, and is still fighting to remain in Serie A.

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For the last round of the Brazilian Championship, midfielder Raphael Veiga and defender Piquerez are out due to suspensions. The former received his third yellow card in the 3-0 victory over Atlético-MG, while the Uruguayan received a red card.

Additionally, goalkeeper Weverton (fracture in the right hand), forward Paulinho (surgery on the right leg), as well as midfielders Lucas Evangelista (surgery on the right thigh), Felipe Anderson (sprained left ankle), and Emiliano Martínez (foot trauma) are also out.

On the other hand, the coach has the returns of defender Giay, midfielder Aníbal Moreno, and forward Facundo Torres, who served suspensions in the last round.

Next game for Palmeiras

Ceará vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (38th round) Date and time: December 7, 2025 (Sunday), at 4 PM (Brasília time) Location: Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza (CE)

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