Vice-president of Cerro Porteño on facing Palmeiras: ‘Welcome, our son’

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·29 Mei 2026

Vice-president of Cerro Porteño on facing Palmeiras: ‘Welcome, our son’

Palmeiras already know their opponent and bracket for the knockout stage of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores. Verdão will face Cerro Porteño, the leader of their group, in the round of 16. Alviverde did not beat the Paraguayan side in the current edition.

Before the draw, the Paraguayan club’s vice president, Luis Ortega, in an interview with Radio Monumental AM 1080, made a bold prediction and showed confidence about facing Verdão.

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Welcome, our son. What’s the problem? Honestly, after the win against Palmeiras, we are doing very well. The draw had already left us in a good position, and the victory made us stronger, made us more confident. It did the team a lot of good. We will keep doing what we’ve been doing. Whoever comes will be a tricky opponent.

Decides away from home

Having advanced in second place, Verdão will play the second leg in Paraguay, starting the tie at Nubank Parque. In the group stage, Palmeiras drew away from home and lost in front of their fans to the Colombians.

In search of a fourth title

After finishing as runners-up in 2025, Palmeiras are chasing their fourth Conmebol Libertadores title. After placing second in their group, Verdão will begin the knockout stage with confidence after a big win in the final round at Nubank Parque.

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