Palmeiras end away marathon after nearly 16,000 km in eight days | OneFootball

Palmeiras face Jacuipense this Wednesday (13) in Londrina in the final game of a grueling away stretch this season. Amid the packed schedule between the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilian Championship, and the Copa do Brasil, Verdão traveled around 16,000 kilometers in just eight days.

The team coached by Abel Ferreira crossed different regions of Brazil and South America in an intense run of trips, maintaining a high level of performance even amid the logistical marathon.

After stops in Lima, Peru, and Belém, Pará, the green-and-white side has now arrived in Paraná for the knockout clash in the Copa do Brasil.

Grueling stretch

The journey began last Tuesday (5), when Palmeiras traveled approximately 4,585 kilometers to Lima to face Sporting Cristal in the Libertadores.

After the international match, the squad returned to São Paulo by decision of the coaching staff, who chose to use the Academia de Futebol facilities for the players’ recovery and preparation. The return meant another 4,585 kilometers traveled.

Next, Verdão flew to Belém to face Remo on Sunday (10) in the Brasileirão. The route between São Paulo and the capital of Pará is about 2,883 kilometers.

After the match in the north of the country, the squad repeated the strategy and returned once again to São Paulo, adding another 2,883 kilometers to the green-and-white side’s travel tally.

Now Palmeiras take on Jacuipense in Londrina, in the interior of Paraná, wrapping up this run of matches away from the São Paulo capital — about 533 km each way.

After the Copa do Brasil clash, the club return to action on Saturday (16) against Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Championship. Despite being the home side, Verdão will play at Arena Barueri due to the unavailability of Allianz Parque.

Top of the table despite the wear and tear

Even with the intense routine of airports, hotels, and constant travel, Palmeiras remain competitive in the season’s main competitions.

The team lead the Brazilian Championship with 34 points and also sit top of their Libertadores group.

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