Palmeiras sharpen tactics ahead of the final: check out the likely line-up

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·3 March 2026

Palmeiras sharpen tactics ahead of the final: check out the likely line-up

Palmeiras intensified preparations for the first match of the Paulista Championship final against Grêmio Novorizontino. On the morning of this Tuesday (03), at the Football Academy, the green-and-white squad participated in tactical work led by the coaching staff.

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The activity focused on balance, marking, movements, and specific plays, aiming for the clash that will take place this Wednesday (04), at 8 PM, at Arena Crefisa Barueri. The title decision will be on Sunday (08), at 8:30 PM, in Novo Horizonte.

Training Details

After muscle activation, the players performed the planned tactical exercises. The coaching staff worked on crucial aspects for the game, seeking to improve the team's performance. To close the activity, a recreational moment was held.

Regarding the squad, midfielder Emi Martínez continued his physical transition, while forward Paulinho followed a specific schedule, alternating between indoor and field work.

The tendency is for Palmeiras to start the match with the same lineup as the victory against São Paulo: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, and Allan; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Favorable History

Palmeiras and Grêmio Novorizontino face each other in a final for the first time in history, but they have already met in knockout stages on five previous occasions. In all of them, Verdão came out on top. The victories occurred in the quarterfinals of the Paulista in 2017 (3-1 and 3-0), 2018 (3-0 and 5-0), and 2019 (1-1 draw and 5-0 victory), as well as the Paulista semifinal in 2024, when Palmeiras won 1-0. This track record demonstrates the green-and-white superiority in knockout matches against the opponent.