Palmeiras make changes and add fresh faces for Guarani clash, see line-ups | OneFootball

The Palmeiras is set for the game this Sunday against Guarani for the eighth and final round of the group stage of the Campeonato Paulista. The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP).

After repeating the Verdão lineup for three consecutive games, Palmeiras has made changes to the starting formation and will take the field with changes. With Abel Ferreira suspended, assistant João Martins will lead the team against Bugre.

Felipe Anderson, recovered from a left ankle sprain, is a new addition to the bench. Lucas Evangelista returns to the starting lineup.

Palmeiras Lineup

Carlos Miguel; Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Gustavo Gómez, and Jefté; Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Evangelista, Mauricio, and Ramón Sosa; Vitor Roque and Flaco López. Coach: João Martins (assistant coach)

Guarani Lineup

Caíque França; Raphael Rodrigues, Maurício Antônio, Jonathan Costa, and Emerson; Willian Farias, Nathan Melo, and Kauã Jesus; Guilherme Parede, Mirandinha, and Lucca. Coach: Matheus Costa

What's at stake for Palmeiras and Guarani?

Palmeiras secured a spot in the quarterfinals in advance and arrives at the final round without much pressure. However, Verdão has another goal to achieve: the leadership. For this, they need to beat Guarani and hope for a slip-up by Novorizontino, who leads the State Championship with 16 points. Palmeiras is in second place with 15.

Guarani, on the other hand, enters the field aiming for a spot in the next phase. The team led by Matheus Costa is in sixth place with 11 points, and a victory over Abel Ferreira's team guarantees the Campinas team a place in the quarterfinals.

In the last round of the State Championship, Palmeiras defeated Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Arena, while Guarani was defeated by Botafogo-SP 2-0 at Brinco de Ouro.

Refereeing for Palmeiras vs. Guarani

Referee: João Vitor Gobi Assistants: Daniel Luis Marques and Denis Matheus Afonso Ferreira VAR: Thiago Duarte Peixoto

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