Brazil call-up, Luís Pacheco aims to send Palmeiras to U20 final | OneFootball

Called up to represent the Brazil Under-20 national team in the friendlies against Bolivia, defensive midfielder Luís Pacheco is enjoying a strong spell in his career. One of the standout players in Palmeiras’ youth ranks, the midfielder was selected by coach Paulo Victor to join the Seleção and, before reporting, will help Verdão try to secure a place in the final of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship.

This Thursday (30), at 4 p.m. Brasília time, Palmeiras host Red Bull Bragantino at Arena Crefisa Barueri in the second leg of the competition’s semifinal. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, the winner will advance to the final. If the score is level again, the spot will be decided on penalties.

A special moment

The call-up marks Luís Pacheco’s seventh opportunity to wear the shirt of Brazil’s youth national team and caps the defensive midfielder’s development over the past few seasons.

In 2025, the player won the South American Under-17 Championship with the Seleção and also played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where Brazil finished fourth.

At Palmeiras, the youngster has also been earning more space in the senior squad. Gradually, he became part of Abel Ferreira’s training sessions and has already made 11 appearances for the first team. This season, he experienced a memorable moment when he was named in the starting lineup for the first time in the win over Mirassol in the Paulista Championship, earning praise from the Portuguese coach after a strong performance.

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