Palmeiras still have players from the win over River Plate, look back | OneFootball

Champion of the 2020 Libertadores after overcoming River Plate in the semifinal of the continental competition, Palmeiras still has three players remaining from that contest, which ended with a 3-0 victory for Palmeiras in Argentina and a 2-0 defeat at Allianz Parque.

Goalkeeper Weverton, defender Gustavo Gómez, and midfielder Raphael Veiga are the only ones who played in those matches and are still with the Verdão team. On the bench, Abel Ferreira is another who remains at the Football Academy.

River Plate, meanwhile, is betting on the return of coach Marcelo Gallardo. Between 2014 and 2022, the former midfielder managed the team and won 14 titles, including two more Libertadores trophies. His achievements earned the idol an eight-meter statue in front of the Monumental de Nuñez. He returned to the club in 2024, after a stint with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.

In addition to the trio of veterans, Palmeiras also has three Argentinians who know the opponent well. Full-back Agustín Giay has already faced River while playing for San Lorenzo. Midfielder Aníbal Moreno defended the colors of Racing in Argentina. Besides the two, striker Flaco López, recently called up to the Argentine National Team and known for his goal-scoring career at Lanús.

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