Palmeiras could face up to 16 games in the run-in, here's why | OneFootball

Palmeiras will face a decisive run in the final stretch of the season, with the possibility of playing up to 16 matches before the 2026 calendar comes to an end.

At the moment, Verdão has 10 matches scheduled over the next 30 days: six in the Brazilian Championship, two in the Copa do Brasil, and two more in the Libertadores. This run of games will be crucial in determining the team’s total number of fixtures by the end of the year.

Libertadores and Copa do Brasil could extend the run

The number of matches could increase if Palmeiras advances in the knockout competitions. If the club reaches the semifinals of both the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores, it could play 16 matches before the end of the season.

The marathon combines domestic and international competitions in a short span, increasing the physical and logistical demands on Abel Ferreira’s squad.

In addition to the knockout clashes, Palmeiras still has Brasileirão fixtures ahead, a competition in which the team is aiming to stay in the race for the top spots.

The stretch becomes especially significant because of how close together the matches are. With up to 10 games in just 30 days, the coaching staff will have to manage minutes, physical recovery, and squad rotation to get through this decisive period.

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