Palmeiras face Portuguesa at Canindé with refreshed squad | OneFootball

A year after the victory in their debut against Portuguesa, Palmeiras faces the rival again — now at Canindé, this Saturday (10), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first round of the 2026 Paulistão — experiencing a very different reality. While the opponent remains the same, the Verdão does not: the squad underwent a major overhaul last season, with numerous departures and arrivals that renewed the team's look.

From the team that won the debut in 2025, only three players remain in the professional squad: Weverton, Murilo, and Maurício. The three started that match and continue with Verdão. On that occasion, Palmeiras won 2-0, with Maurício scoring both goals of the match.

The green and white overhaul was marked by profound changes. Key players left the club, young talents were given opportunities, and reinforcements were brought in to maintain the high competitive level that Palmeiras has established in recent years. The process also redefined leadership roles and opened space for new protagonists.

Recall Palmeiras' Debuts

In recent years, Palmeiras has shown solid performance in debuts, alternating between important victories and away draws, always maintaining defensive consistency.

In 2025, the Alviverde started the state championship with a secure victory: Palmeiras 2 x 0 Portuguesa, showing strength right in the first round.In 2024, the challenge was away, and the team drew 1-1 with Novorizontino.In the 2023 Paulista, Verdão drew 0-0 with São Bento, in a debut marked by balance and few clear chances.

The 2022 campaign began positively, with a 2-0 victory over Novorizontino, away from home.In 2021, the classic against Corinthians ended in an eventful 2-2, right in the first round.In 2020, Palmeiras had one of its most remarkable debuts, thrashing Ituano 4-0 away.In 2019, the team drew 1-1 with Red Bull Brasil, in a highly contested match.

Upcoming Palmeiras Matches

1/10 – Portuguesa x Palmeiras – 8:30 PM (Paulistão)1/14 – Palmeiras x Santos – 7:30 PM (Paulistão)1/17 – Palmeiras x Mirassol – 8:30 PM (Paulistão)

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