Palmeiras gear up for Capivariano in Paulistão quarter-finals

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·20 février 2026

Palmeiras gear up for Capivariano in Paulistão quarter-finals

On Friday morning (20th), Palmeiras held another training session at the Football Academy in preparation for the match against Capivariano. The teams will face each other on Saturday (21st) at 8:30 PM at the Arena Barueri, for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista.

As usual when matches take place in the evening, the technical team led by Abel Ferreira will conduct a light activity on the field this Saturday for final adjustments before the decisive duel.

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After muscle activation at the Center of Excellence, the players went to the field for tactical work with an emphasis on strategies and game simulations. In the final part, the team performed technical movements in a reduced space. Forward Paulinho followed a specific schedule inside the Center of Excellence and also on the field, under the supervision of the Health and Performance Center (NSP).

Player Paulinho, from SE Palmeiras, during training at the Football Academy. (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras/by Canon)

Khellven highlights evolution and projects decisive duel

After training, right-back Khellven commented on the good moment of the alviverde team. Besides having the second-best campaign in the first phase of the Paulistão, Verdão leads the Brasileirão with seven points.

Despite the short preparation time, we have been getting into rhythm and becoming more in sync. I think we are assimilating the information Abel gives us well, and we improve with each game. Of course, we are still far from our ideal, but we try to improve with every game. We are doing well in the Brasileiro too, and now the knockout stage of the Paulista begins, so we will be extra attentive against Capivariano.

The player also emphasized the difficulty of the match and valued the support of the Palmeiras fans at Arena Barueri.

Knockout game... The name says it all, it's always very difficult. Capivariano is a very good and qualified team. We have to be fully attentive and continue what we are doing. With each game, we are improving, and we have to put our ideas into practice and try to win. In all our games in Barueri, the fans have been amazing, singing and pushing us forward. Their support is very important, and on Saturday we expect the same.

With 27 matches and one goal for the club, Khellven stated that he seeks constant evolution to maintain a high level with the alviverde jersey.

I am very happy. I think I am not yet at my best level; I know I can improve a lot and I have to improve. To wear this jersey, we have to always be at a high level, and that is what I am trying to do. I am dedicating myself a lot in training to have even more confidence in games and to keep playing well.

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