Palmeiras return to training ahead of Botafogo trip after Copa do Brasil progress | OneFootball

According to Nosso Palestra, Palmeiras returned to training on Friday morning at the Academia de Futebol after booking a Copa do Brasil semi-final place. They progressed against Santos after a goalless draw at Vila Belmiro and a 3-0 win at Nubank Parque.

Leaders Palmeiras visit Botafogo at Estádio Nilton Santos on Sunday 6 at 18:30, in the 26th round.

Those who played over 45 minutes on Wednesday followed recovery work inside the club’s centre of excellence. The rest trained on the grass with small-sided passing and possession, plus finishing in the final third.

Lucas Evangelista said the first-leg lead informed a more controlled return, with organised defending and readiness for early pressure. He added that with three fronts alive, Abel Ferreira expects everyone ready to contribute.

Palmeiras hold the league’s best away return at 64.10 per cent, ahead of Flamengo on 61.54. They arrive unbeaten in four and on three straight wins over Botafogo.

That run began in June 2025 with a 1-0 FIFA Club World Cup last 16 win in Philadelphia, Paulinho scoring in the first half of extra time. In August 2025 they won 1-0 in Rio through Felipe Anderson, then this year’s first round ended 2-1 at Nubank Parque with Allan and Jhon Arias.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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