Palmeiras to start Andreas Pereira against River Plate, check the line-ups | OneFootball

Palmeiras is set to start the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against River Plate this Wednesday. The first leg kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estadio Más Monumental, in Buenos Aires.

For the match, coach Abel Ferreira made only one change to the lineup compared to the team that thrashed Internacional 4-1 in the Brazilian Championship last Saturday. Andreas Pereira, who made his debut against Colorado, starts among the starters, taking Facundo Torres' place.

Palmeiras' lineup is therefore: Weverton; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno, Lucas Evangelista, Andreas Pereira, and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

With no suspensions, the only absence for Verdão is forward Paulinho, who is recovering from surgery on his right leg. Defender Bruno Fuchs and midfielder Allan are one yellow card away from suspension and, if booked again, will miss the return match at Allianz Parque.

On the other side, River Plate, coached by Marcelo Gallardo, has the following lineup: Armani; Díaz, Portillo, Rivero; Montiel, Fernández, Pérez, Castaño, Acuña; Driussi and Salas.

The Argentine team cannot count on midfielder Giuliano Galoppo, formerly of São Paulo. The player was sent off in the second leg of the round of 16 against Libertad-PAR and is serving a suspension.

Palmeiras and River Plate's campaigns in the Libertadores

Palmeiras is looking to remain undefeated in the competition. With a 100% record in the group stage, Verdão has so far seven wins and one draw. In the round of 16, they eliminated Universitario-PER 4-0 on aggregate: 4-0 in the first leg and 0-0 in the second.

River Plate, in turn, is also undefeated in the tournament. The team led by Gallardo has three wins and five draws. In the round of 16, they eliminated Libertad-PAR on penalties after drawing both the first leg (0-0) and the second leg (1-1).

With the best campaign in the group stage, Palmeiras has the advantage of playing the second leg at home. The return match takes place next Wednesday at Allianz Parque.

How are the teams coming into the match?

Palmeiras and River Plate are both enjoying good moments this season. Alviverde, for example, is unbeaten in seven matches, with five wins and two draws. This year, they have played 54 games, with 33 wins, 13 draws, and eight losses. River Plate also boasts good numbers and hasn't lost since the Club World Cup. They are unbeaten in 12 matches, with six wins and six draws. In 2025, they've played 41 matches: 20 wins, 19 draws, and only two losses.

Refereeing for River Plate vs Palmeiras

Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (VEN) Assistants: Jorge Urrego (VEN) and Tulio Moreno (VEN) VAR: Juan Soto (VEN)

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