Palmeiras target protagonist approach and sharper finishing in bid to reach Libertadores quarter-finals | OneFootball

Palmeiras' players have set a protagonist approach, sharper attacking execution and tidier details as their watchwords as they chase a Libertadores quarter-final place. After a 1-1 draw with Cerro Porteño at Nubank Parque, they travel to Nueva Olla in Asunción on Wednesday at 19:00 needing a win to advance.

According to Globo.com, players felt they imposed themselves for long spells in the first leg and want a repeat, while focusing on corrections in the final third to get over the line.

Flaco López said the side had been on the front foot, created chances and must keep that stance. He added that a touch more care and calm near goal is required, and that the squad remains confident. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel also voiced confidence, telling those around him they would qualify as he left the stadium.

Using the first meeting as a benchmark, the group praised their intensity and volume but acknowledged tweaks are needed. Against a compact Cerro side that marks man to man, Palmeiras often found routes through yet lost effectiveness as the game wore on, registering 20 shots with eight on target, and individual errors proved costly with the stoppage-time equaliser.

Palmeiras will hold a final training session on Tuesday morning at the Academia de Futebol, then fly to Asunción in the afternoon.

Source: Globo.com

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