Grêmio v Palmeiras: where to watch and info on Brasileirão U20 opener | OneFootball

The under-20 team of Palmeiras takes the field this Friday against Grêmio to make their debut in the Brazilian Championship for the category. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM (Brasília time), at Airton Ferreira da Silva Stadium, in Eldorado do Sul (RS).

Grêmio vs Palmeiras: where to watch?

How are the teams coming into the match?

Grêmio

This will be Grêmio’s first match since the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. The Tricolor from Rio Grande do Sul last played on January 21, when they lost to Cruzeiro 3-2 in the semifinal of the competition. Since then, the team led by coach Fernando Garcia has been preparing for their debut in the under-20 Brazilian Championship.

So far this season, Grêmio’s under-20 team has six wins, one draw, and one loss.

Palmeiras

On the other side, Palmeiras also had their last match in the Copinha. The Academy’s Youngsters, however, were eliminated earlier. Verdão was knocked out in the semifinal after losing to Ibrachina on penalties. Since then, coach Lucas Andrade has been preparing the team for the competition.

So far, Palmeiras, who are the current two-time Brazilian champions in the category, have four wins and three draws.

Palmeiras is aiming for their fifth trophy in the competition after winning it in 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2025.

Regulations for the under-20 Brazilian Championship

In the first phase of the Brazilian Championship, the 20 teams play each other once, and the top eight advance to the quarterfinals. The knockout rounds will be played over two legs, with the final scheduled for September.

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