Palmeiras face uphill task after winless run against Cerro Porteño in 2026 | OneFootball

Palmeiras face a tricky second leg in the CONMEBOL Libertadores last 16 after a flat 2026 record against Cerro Porteño. According to Nosso Palestra, Palmeiras have managed only 11.1% from three meetings in 2026.

The 2026 meetings finished Palmeiras 0-1 Cerro Porteño, Cerro Porteño 1-1 Palmeiras, and Palmeiras 1-1 Cerro Porteño. That leaves two draws and one loss, two scored and three conceded. Cerro are yet to be beaten by Palmeiras this year.

The first leg at Nubank Parque ended 1-1, so the tie remains open. Palmeiras must win to reach the quarter-finals in regulation time. Another draw would take it to penalties.

The return match will be played in Paraguay, where the hosts will have home support. Andreas Pereira is suspended after being sent off in the first game and will miss out.

Kick-off is set for Wednesday 19 at 19:00, Brasília time, in Paraguay, with a last-eight place on the line. Before that, Palmeiras visit Fluminense at the Maracanã in the Brasileiro on Saturday 14, and they lead the league.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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