Paulinho and Piquerez train with Palmeiras ahead of Copa do Brasil tie | OneFootball

Paulinho and Piquerez trained with the Palmeiras squad on Monday as attention turned to the Copa do Brasil quarter-final against Santos.

According to Nosso Palestra, the group reconvened at the Academia de Futebol after the 4-1 win over Vasco, beginning preparations for Wednesday's first leg at Nubank Parque, 21:30 Brasília time. The return is on 2 September at Vila Belmiro.

Players who logged 45 minutes or more worked on recovery and neuroscience indoors, the rest trained in small-sided drills on grass. Piquerez, absent against Vasco with swelling in his left leg, featured as a neutral player in sections, and Paulinho, in physical transition, completed most of the session.

Palmeiras could claim a 50th home win over Santos across Parque Antarctica, Estádio Palestra Italia and the current arena. In 88 home meetings they have 49 wins, 24 draws and 15 defeats, scoring 164 and conceding 88.

Santos are the visiting side with most losses to Palmeiras at the ground, Guarani follow on 47. Palmeiras are 11 matches unbeaten against Santos at the arena, with nine wins and two draws.

Abel Ferreira's side are unbeaten in state derbies in 2026, with five wins and two draws. They won all such meetings in the Paulista, and have one win and two draws in the Brasileiro. The club's single-season high in these fixtures is 10 wins, set in 2022 after eclipsing 9 in 1965 and 1969. With five so far in 2026, they need five more to match that tally.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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