Palmeiras can hit historic Libertadores goal mark v Sporting Cristal | OneFootball

Palmeiras takes the field this Thursday (16) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) with a chance to reach a historic milestone in the Copa Libertadores. The club needs just one goal to extend its lead as the Brazilian team that has scored the most goals in the tournament’s history.

Verdão sits at the top of the national ranking for goals in the competition, ahead of traditional clubs such as Flamengo, with 357 goals, São Paulo Futebol Clube (331), Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense (328), and Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (308).

One of the main factors behind the recent performances is the work of head coach Abel Ferreira. Since taking charge of the team, the Portuguese manager has already overseen 152 Palmeiras goals in the Libertadores, cementing an era of continental prominence.

The chance to reach the milestone comes in the match against Sporting Cristal at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque in the group stage of the competition.

Beyond the historic feat, the match is important for Palmeiras’ run in the tournament. Playing at home, the team is looking to maintain its strong form and stay firmly in the fight for a place in the knockout stages.

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