Palmeiras' Copa do Brasil opponents sack manager | OneFootball

Palmeiras will face Fortaleza in the Copa do Brasil Round of 16. The matches are scheduled for 08/02, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at Nubank Parque, and 08/05, at 9:30 PM, at Arena Pantanal.

Coach dismissed

Fifth in Série B, Fortaleza announced this Thursday (23) the dismissal of head coach Thiago Carpini.

CBF sets officiating for Palmeiras vs. Fortaleza

The CBF announced on Tuesday afternoon (21) the referees who will officiate the matches between Alviverde and their Ceará rival:

In search of a fifth Copa do Brasil title

This will be Verdão’s 31st appearance in the tournament. Champions in 1998, 2012, 2015, and 2020, Palmeiras are fourth on the list of clubs with the most titles, alongside Corinthians and behind Grêmio and Flamengo, both with five, and Cruzeiro, with six. Among the other clubs from São Paulo state, Santos, São Paulo, Santo André, and Paulista de Jundiaí have one each.

In addition to the four titles, Verdão finished as runners-up in 1996 and were eliminated four times in the semifinals, nine times in the quarterfinals, nine times in the Round of 16, twice in the Round of 32, and once in the Round of 64.

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