Palmeiras make five changes to Libertadores squad list, see | OneFootball

Palmeiras will play in the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16 next Wednesday (12) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) against Cerro Porteño of Paraguay at Nubank Parque. Having qualified in second place, Verdão will face the group winner. The matchup was decided by draw.

Changes to the squad list

Palmeiras made changes to the list of registered players for the rest of the season. Goalkeepers Luiz Sá and Aranha, forwards Luighi and Juliano, and midfielder Figueiredo were removed from the list. On the other hand, center-back Alexander Barboza (shirt No. 02), goalkeeper Kaique (21), forward Miguel Bilong (29), midfielder Coutinho (65), and forward Felipe Teresa (71) were added.

The changes also reflect the club’s emphasis on youth development and new signings. Luiz Sá and Juliano occupied spots reserved for Under-20 players, while Alexander Barboza was recently signed to strengthen the defense. Top scorer in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, Felipe Teresa is expected to get opportunities under Abel Ferreira. Meanwhile, Cameroonian forward Miguel Bilong has been gaining space in the senior squad, Kaique has returned from loan, and Coutinho is one of the standout players in the club’s youth ranks.

See Palmeiras’ full list of registered players

1- Carlos Miguel2 – Alexander Barboza3- Bruno Fuchs4 – Giay6 – Jefté7 – Felipe Anderson8 – Andreas Pereira9 – Vitor Roque10 – Paulinho11 – Arias12 – Khellven14 – Marcelo Lomba15 – Gustavo Gómez17 – Marlon Freitas18 – Mauricio19 – Ramón Sosa21 – Kaique22 – Piquerez26 – Murilo29 – Miguel Bilong30 – Lucas Evangelista32 – Emiliano Martínez37 – Riquelme Fillipi39 – Heittor (Under-20)40 – Allan41 – Eduardo Conceição (Under-20)42 – Flaco López43 – Benedetti44 – Koné45 – Erick Belé46 – Derick (Under-20)47 – Victor Gabriel (Under-20)48 – Larson49 – Juan Gabriel (Under-20)50 – Luis Pacheco52 – Luis Saboia (Under-20)53 – Luccas Gomes (Under-20)54 – Thiago Pimenta (Under-20)55 – Isaac (Under-20)56 – Arthur57 – João Paulo (Under-20)58 – Ruan (Under-20)60 – Guilherme Nogueira (Under-20)61 – Kauã Nascimento (Under-20)65 – Coutinho (Under-20)66 – Andre Ribeiro (Under-20)71 – Felipe Teresa (Under-20)72 – Kauan Lima (Under-20)73 – Luiz Souza (Under-20)

Who will referee Palmeiras vs. Cerro Porteño?

The referee appointed by CONMEBOL for the match is Gustavo Tejera (URU). The VAR official will be Leodan Gonzalez (URU).

See Gustavo’s record in Verdão matches

The only Verdão match officiated by the Uruguayan was also a game between Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño, in the group stage of this edition, in Paraguay. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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