Marlon Freitas suspended as Palmeiras host Athletico-PR on Sunday | OneFootball

Palmeiras host Athletico Paranaense at Allianz Parque on Sunday at 18:30 Brasília time in the Campeonato Brasileiro, and midfielder Marlon Freitas is suspended.

According to Nosso Palestra, the midfielder is ruled out for this round. He has featured in 24 of the club's 25 matches in 2026, missing only the second round of the Campeonato Paulista against Santos. He has been a pillar this year alongside Allan and Flaco.

Without Marlon, Lucas Evangelista is likely to start in midfield. The 13-match run of Andreas Pereira and Marlon Freitas together will be halted.

The change could affect the central dynamic, with Marlon having been key in ball recovery and build-up. Evangelista is expected to offer different traits, possibly with greater attacking mobility.

At home, Palmeiras will look to maintain their strong form in front of their fans, while Athletico-PR aim to take something on the road.

Source: Nosso Palestra