Palmeiras can seal progress and top spot in Libertadores v Cerro Porteño | OneFootball

Leading their Copa Libertadores group, Palmeiras take the field this Wednesday (20) with the chance to secure, ahead of schedule, a place in the round of 16 and even seal top spot in the group.

Verdão face Cerro Porteño at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque, in a decisive clash in the continental competition’s group stage. If they win, Alviverde will mathematically guarantee qualification for the knockout stage.

In addition, Palmeiras can also lock up first place in the group this round. To do so, they simply need to beat Cerro Porteño and hope for either a draw or a loss by Sporting Cristal.

In the first meeting between the Brazilians and Paraguayans, played away from home, Palmeiras drew 1-1. The Palmeiras goal was scored by Jhon Arias in an evenly matched game in Paraguay.

Palmeiras look to confirm their favoritism at home

Still unbeaten in the competition so far, Palmeiras come into the match full of momentum and see the game as crucial to avoiding pressure in the final rounds of the group stage. A big crowd is expected at Allianz Parque to back the team on another Libertadores night.

What now?

After going three matches without a win in the Brasileirão, Palmeiras return to action in that competition next Saturday (23) against Flamengo at the Maracanã. It will be a direct clash for the top spot.

Before that, Verdão take the field against Cerro Porteño in the Libertadores on Wednesday (20) at Allianz Parque. Alviverde lead their group in the continental competition.

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