Paulinho joins part of Palmeiras training on return in Bahia

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·6 avril 2026

Paulinho joins part of Palmeiras training on return in Bahia

Palmeiras continued their preparations for the 2026 Copa Libertadores on Monday morning (06) in Salvador. After beating Bahia 2-1 at Arena Fonte Nova, the squad trained at Vitória’s training center before traveling to Colombia, where they will make their debut against Junior Barranquilla on Wednesday (08) at 9:30 p.m. at Estadio Olímpico Jaime Morón León.

Leaders of the Brazilian Championship, Verdão split the group into specific activities. The players who featured for more than 45 minutes followed a recovery schedule at the hotel, with CORE work, physiotherapy, massage, and pool recovery. The others took part in technical drills focused on passing, marking, and small-sided games.

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Still working on regaining full fitness, forward Paulinho took part in part of the session with the squad, while Vitor Roque remained on an individual schedule and trained separately on the pitch. The duo has been gradually reintegrated after recent physical issues.

Luighi speaks!

One of the standout performers in the win over Bahia, forward Luighi spoke about the opportunities he has been getting with the senior team.

I’ve been training very hard every day, dedicating myself a lot, whether in the gym, in physiotherapy, or on the pitch. I always try to be ready for the opportunities the coach gives me. I try to stay prepared and keep a calm mind. What I like to do is this: come into the game and try to help the team in the best way possible, whether it’s to hold on to a win or come back and turn the game around. That’s Palmeiras’ DNA, and I’ve been doing that since the youth academy.

The player also highlighted his development since being promoted to the senior squad.

When I came up from the youth academy, Abel demanded that a lot from me — pressing the center-back, tracking back, helping the team, closing down the middle. With each passing day, I keep learning more, and I think now, after a year and a half, I’m more mature in terms of pressing, waiting, and marking. Like I said, that’s Palmeiras’ DNA — we do whatever it takes for Palmeiras to win.

Palmeiras head into their continental opener full of confidence. The club has 18 wins in 25 Copa Libertadores opening matches, along with four draws and three defeats. Away from home, they have played 15 matches, with nine wins, four draws, and only two losses.

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