Palmeiras face Atlético-MG in Brasileiro Feminino Sub-20 opener Saturday

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·5 mars 2026

Palmeiras face Atlético-MG in Brasileiro Feminino Sub-20 opener Saturday

Palmeiras debuts in the Under-20 Women's Brazilian Championship this Saturday (07), at 3:00 PM (Brasília time), against Atlético Mineiro. The match will be held at Cidade do Galo, in Vespasiano (MG), and will be broadcast live on CBF TV. The game will not be open to the public.

The Verdão team arrives at the competition after a preparation period that began on February 11. In addition to intensive training, the squad also underwent physical adaptation, tactical integration, and the inclusion of new players who joined to strengthen the group.

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The team’s coach, Hugo Macedo, highlighted the players’ dedication during the pre-season and projected a competitive team for the tournament.

It was a period of great focus, physical adaptation, and tactical integration. The group also welcomed new members, who came to add to the quality we already had in the category. The fans can expect a team that will fight to be among the best in Brazil, with a combative identity and a lot of discipline. Regarding our game plan, we will be an objective team, always looking to score goals.

This will be Palmeiras’ second appearance in the competition. In 2025, the club reached the quarterfinals in its tournament debut, a result that consolidated the foundation work of the women’s football team.

Competition Regulations

Palmeiras is in Group F of the first phase, alongside Ação Futebol Clube, Clube Atlético Mineiro, and Santos Futebol Clube.

The Under-20 Women's Brazilian Championship features 24 teams divided into six groups of four clubs each. At the end of the initial phase, the leaders of each group and the two best runners-up advance to the knockout stage.

The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final will be played over two legs, determining the champion of the national youth competition.

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