Veiga: Palmeiras ready for Juventude despite absences | OneFootball

Raphael Veiga started in the last two games for Palmeiras and could extend this streak against Juventude. Abel Ferreira’s team will have a number of absences for the match taking place this Saturday at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque. The midfielder praised the squad’s strength despite the missing players and looked ahead to the rescheduled match from the 12th round.

“Palmeiras has always had good players in every position, and that raises the level of training. Obviously, the players who have been called up are important, but those who stayed here are also very important and will definitely get the job done. Everyone is prepared, we’ve all played a lot of important matches this year, so I’m sure it will be a good game against Juventude,” said the number 23.

Game against Juventude could give Palmeiras the lead

Palmeiras could extend their lead at the top of the Brasileirão. If they beat Juventude, Verdão will be three points ahead of Flamengo. Veiga pointed out that there are no “easy games” in the Brasileirão and looked ahead to the match against Juventude, who are trying to escape the relegation zone.

“There are no easy games in the Brazilian Championship. Every team that comes to play here is very motivated because they know we are one of the teams to beat in the league. So, I always say that our commitment is to ourselves, to do our best, to bring our intensity, and I’m sure we’ll play a great game,” projected Veiga.

Veiga’s numbers this season

Games: 39 (23 as a starter) Goals: 4 Assists: 7

Comeback in the derby gives motivation for the run-in

In the last round, Palmeiras beat São Paulo 3-2, coming from behind, at Morumbis. With the result, Verdão took the lead in the Brazilian Championship, with 55 points. Abel Ferreira’s team overtook Flamengo in number of wins.

“Winning a derby has a different taste, especially the way it happened, with a great comeback in the second half. That gives us a lot of motivation, a lot of confidence for our team. We’re heading into the final stretch of the championship and that makes everyone feel important too, after all, everyone will need everyone,” declared Veiga.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

Palmeiras vs Juventude (12th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: October 11, 2025 (Saturday), at 7 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)

Palmeiras vs Red Bull Bragantino (28th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday), at 7 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)

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