Palmeiras back in training, eyes on Copa do Brasil clash with Botafogo-SP | OneFootball

After the 2-2 draw against Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão, Palmeiras wasted no time and began preparations for the Paulista Championship. On the morning of Thursday (29), the squad returned to training at the Football Academy. While the starters performed recovery work, the rest of the group took part in reduced technical activities alongside youth players from the academy.

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The focus now is Sunday’s match, in Ribeirão Preto, against Botafogo-SP. Verdão carries a highly favorable record: they are unbeaten in 11 games against the team from the countryside (nine wins and two draws). The dominance is such that Alviverde has conceded only two goals in this period, accumulating a streak of eight matches without having their defense breached by the opponent.

Historically, Santa Cruz Stadium is a positive ground for the club. In 50 matches played at the venue, Palmeiras has 24 wins and only 8 losses. In the overall record in Ribeirão Preto, there are 52 victories in 107 games.

In the next round of the Paulistão, Palmeiras will try to regain the lead in the standings. With 12 points, Verdão has the same score as leaders Novorizontino, but trails due to goal difference.

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