Palmeiras have just an 11.1% return against Cerro Porteño in 2026 | OneFootball

Palmeiras will have a complicated task in the second leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores round of 16. In three meetings against Cerro Porteño in 2026, Verdão has managed only an 11.1% success rate, with two draws and one defeat.

The results were:

That makes three matches, two draws, one defeat, two goals scored and three conceded by Palmeiras. The Paraguayan side, meanwhile, is still unbeaten against Verdão this season.

The scenario becomes even more complicated for Palmeiras heading into the decider. The second leg will be played in Paraguay, where Cerro will have the support of its fans. In addition, Andreas Pereira is suspended after being sent off in the first match and will be unavailable.

With the 1-1 draw at Nubank Parque, the tie remains completely open. Palmeiras will need to win to advance directly to the quarterfinals. Another draw will send the decision to penalties.

What now?

Palmeiras returns to the field in the continental competition next Wednesday (19), at 7 p.m. Brasília time, in Paraguay. Verdão will decide its place in the quarterfinals against Cerro Porteño.

Before that, Alvivede will take the field against Fluminense at the Maracanã in the Brazilian Championship, where it sits at the top of the table. The match will be this Saturday (14).

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