Palmeiras’ Libertadores exits under Abel Ferreira: only one to a foreign club | OneFootball

Palmeiras face Cerro Porteño at La Nueva Olla in Asunción on Wednesday at 19:00 Brasília time, with a CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-final place on the line. The first leg at Nubank Parque finished 1-1, Flaco López scored before Vegetti equalised in stoppage time.

Under Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras have been knocked out by a foreign side only once in the competition. According to Nosso Palestra, Barboza and Khellven have returned to training and are available for selection.

The sole exit to overseas opposition came in 2023 against Boca Juniors in the semi-finals. After a 0-0 draw at the Bombonera and a 1-1 at Nubank Parque, Boca won 4-2 on penalties to reach the final.

Every other exit in the Abel era was to Brazilian opposition. Athletico-PR prevailed in the 2022 semi-finals, Botafogo ousted Palmeiras in the 2024 round of 16, and Flamengo won the 2025 final.

Cerro Porteño now cross their path again, and the recent record favours Palmeiras. In nine meetings under Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras have six wins, two draws and one defeat, and they are unbeaten in knockout visits to Paraguay.

To advance without a shootout, Palmeiras must win in normal time, another draw will take it to penalties. Andreas Pereira is suspended after his red card in the first leg.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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