Palmeiras forward named in the Libertadores XI | OneFootball

Conmebol announced this Friday (8) the selection of the best players from the sixth round of the 2025 Libertadores. After a 4-1 win over Junior Barranquilla at Allianz Parque, Palmeiras has forward Jhon Arias on the list.

Jhon Arias scored twice in Palmeiras’ victory and was one of the standout performers. Allan and Andreas Pereira scored the other goals for Alviverde. Luis Muriel pulled one back for the visitors.

Palmeiras learns its path to a fourth title

Palmeiras learned this Friday (29) its opponent in the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16. In the draw, Verdão was paired with Cerro Porteño, the team that finished first in its group.

On its side of the bracket, Alviverde could face two Brazilian clubs on its way to a possible final in the competition: Mirassol and Fluminense.

The victory over Junior Barranquilla this Thursday (28) secured Verdão a place in the next round, but as runners-up in Group F. The group leader was Paraguay’s Cerro Porteño.

In search of a fourth title

After finishing as runners-up in 2025, Palmeiras is chasing its fourth Conmebol Libertadores title. After placing second in its group, Verdão will begin the knockout stage with confidence following its emphatic win in the final round at Nubank Parque.

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