Palmeiras line-up: Full-strength squad expected for Choque-Rei | OneFootball

Palmeiras trained on the afternoon of this Friday (27th), at the Football Academy, and intensified preparations for the semifinal of the Campeonato Paulista against São Paulo, on Sunday (1st), at 8:30 PM, at Arena Crefisa Barueri. Verdão is aiming for a spot in the state championship final for the 19th time in its history, and for the seventh consecutive time (a streak that began in 2020, with four titles won).

In a tactical session, the squad rehearsed game dynamics and specific movements. The defense and attack units also had individualized drills, followed by a finishing practice. Midfielder Emiliano Martínez continued treatment for a left calf injury under the care of the Health and Performance Center.

The tendency is for Abel Ferreira to repeat the lineup considered the starting eleven in 2026: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, and Allan; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

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With four consecutive wins in the Choque-Rei (1-0 in the 2025 Paulista semifinal at Allianz Parque, 1-0 in the first round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship at Arena Barueri, 3-2 in the second round at Morumbis, and 3-1 in the 2026 Paulista group stage at Arena Barueri), the Greatest Champion of Brazil boasts the best positive streak in the matchup since five consecutive wins between August 2017 and March 2019.

At Arena Barueri, Verdão has never lost a derby against São Paulo: a 1-1 draw in the 2012 Brazilian Championship (goal by Mazinho), a 1-0 win in the 2025 Brazilian Championship (goal by Vitor Roque), and a 3-1 win in the 2026 Paulista Championship (goals by Mauricio, Flaco López, and Khellven).

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