Analysis: Big win boosts confidence for Palmeiras’ reserve side | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira decided to rotate the entire team of Palmeiras with the quarterfinal decision of the Libertadores against River Plate on Wednesday in mind, considered the team's main game in 2025. And for that reason, he rested everyone in the victory against Fortaleza by 4 to 1 this Saturday (20) at Allianz Parque.

Even without the cavalry, the Verdão dominated the team from Ceará and, except for the end of the first half, had little trouble making 4 to 1 in a game of attack against defense at Allianz Parque.

It was practically the 10 Flamengo outfield players playing within the attacking field. Including the defenders, especially in the second half. The good second half also served to give confidence to some players.

Sosa scored his first goal for the Palmeiras team after 13 games. Even shy in the first half, he finished a beautiful long pass from Micael, another criticized, and who had failed in the opponent's goal.

Jefté, with an assist, also did well. The same for Raphael Veiga, who is in a low moment and returns from injury, who scored, from a penalty, his 106th goal for the club.

But the night was really about Andreas Pereira. A starter even with little time at the Academy, he scored two beautiful goals when he entered at the end of the match. Confidence even higher after taking over the starting position against River Plate in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

And now?

Palmeiras now truly turns to the Libertadores. After beating River by 2 to 1, in Argentina, the team receives the opponent, at Allianz Parque, on Wednesday. Fortaleza only returns to play against Sport, for the Brasileirão, on Saturday.

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