Palmeiras learn Under-20 Libertadores group stage rivals, see who | OneFootball

Palmeiras already knows who they will face in the group stage of the CONMEBOL Under-20 Libertadores 2026. In a draw held on the afternoon of this Tuesday (10), at the CONMEBOL headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, Verdão was designated as the top seed of Group B, alongside Sporting Cristal (PER), Olimpia (PAR), and Universidad Católica (EQU).

The competition will take place from March 7 to 22 in Ecuador, bringing together some of the continent’s top teams in the category. According to the regulations, teams face each other within their respective groups in a single round, and the leaders of each group, along with the best overall runner-up, advance to the semifinals.

This will be the third participation of the Crias da Academia in the continental tournament. Palmeiras secured their spot after winning the 2025 Under-20 Brazilian Championship, reaffirming the strength of their youth academy, internationally recognized for developing talent.

In the last edition contested by the club, Alviverde had a standout campaign and reached the final of the Under-20 Libertadores, held in Asunción, Paraguay. After a draw in regular time, the team was defeated by Flamengo in the penalty shootout, finishing as runners-up.

Groups of the CONMEBOL Under-20 Libertadores 2026:

Group A: Flamengo (BRA), Deportivo Independiente Medellín (COL), Bolívar (BOL), and Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN)Group B: Palmeiras (BRA), Sporting Cristal (PER), Olimpia (PAR), and Universidad Católica (EQU)Group C: Belgrano (ARG), Nacional (URU), Santiago Wanderers (CHI), and LDU Quito (EQU)

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