Palmeiras learn their last-16 rivals in the Conmebol Libertadores; see | OneFootball

Palmeiras learned this Friday (29) who their opponent will be in the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16. In the draw, Verdão was matched up against Cerro Porteño, who finished top of their group.

On their side of the bracket, Alviverde can face only one Brazilian club on the way to a possible final in the competition.

The win over Junior Barranquilla this Thursday (28) secured Verdão’s place in the next round, but as runners-up in Group F. Cerro Porteño of Paraguay finished top of the group.

In search of a fourth title

After finishing as runners-up in 2025, Palmeiras are chasing their fourth Conmebol Libertadores title. As the second-placed team in their group, Verdão will begin the knockout stage with confidence after cruising to a big win in the final round at Nubank Parque.

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