Palmeiras make five Libertadores squad changes before last 16 against Cerro Porteño | OneFootball

Palmeiras have made five changes to their 2026 Libertadores squad ahead of the last 16 against Cerro Porteño at Nubank Parque on Wednesday 12, kick-off 19:00 Brasília time. They qualified in second place. The draw set up a meeting with the first-placed side in their group.

According to Nosso Palestra, the outgoing quintet are goalkeeper Aranha, forward Luighi and midfielders Luiz Sá, Figueiredo and Juliano. In come centre-back Alexander Barboza (02), goalkeeper Kaique (21), forward Miguel Bilong (29), midfielder Coutinho (65) and forward Felipe Teresa (71).

The reshuffle reflects faith in the academy and recent recruits. Luiz Sá and Juliano had filled under-20 slots, while Barboza has been signed to bolster the defence.

Felipe Teresa, top scorer in the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20, could be handed opportunities under Abel Ferreira.

Cameroonian forward Miguel Bilong has been gaining prominence with the first team, Kaique has returned from loan and Coutinho is among the club's standout youth prospects.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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