Palmeiras face key October: Libertadores, Brasileirão race

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·5 October 2026

Palmeiras face key October: Libertadores, Brasileirão race

Palmeiras head into October facing one of the most important stretches of their season. After the international break, Verdão will have a run of seven matches in the month, four in the Brazilian Championship and two in the Conmebol Libertadores semifinals, in addition to a direct clash near the top of the domestic table.

The marathon begins on Thursday, October 8, against Bahia at Nubank Parque, and ends on the 28th against Santos at Vila Belmiro. In between comes the club’s main commitment of the month: the showdown with Fluminense for a place in the Libertadores final.

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See all of Palmeiras’ matches in October

Palmeiras vs. Bahia — October 8, Nubank Parque, 9:30 p.m.
Palmeiras vs. Corinthians — October 11, Nubank Parque, 5:30 p.m.
Fluminense vs. Palmeiras — October 14, Maracanã, 9:30 p.m. – First leg of the Conmebol Libertadores semifinal
Athletico-PR vs. Palmeiras — October 17, Arena da Baixada, 7:30 p.m.
Palmeiras vs. Fluminense — October 21, Nubank Parque, 9:30 p.m. – Second leg of the Conmebol Libertadores semifinal
Palmeiras vs. Red Bull Bragantino — October 24, Arena Barueri, 6:30 p.m.
Santos vs. Palmeiras — October 28, Vila Belmiro, 7:30 p.m.

Verdão could end October in a very different position

The outlook by the end of the month could be completely different from what it is now. If they get past Fluminense, Palmeiras will have secured a place in the Libertadores final and will remain alive in the race for the continent’s top title.

If they can post good results in the Brasileirão as well, they could reach the final stretch of the league still in the fight for first place.

On the other hand, a poor run in both competitions could increase the pressure at precisely the most important moment of the season.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.