Palmeiras look to extend unbeaten run v foreign sides in Libertadores | OneFootball

Palmeiras returns to the field this Wednesday against River Plate in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, carrying a record that reinforces the club’s solidity on the international stage.

Abel Ferreira’s team has not lost to foreign opponents in the continental tournament for over two years and is looking to extend this streak against the traditional Argentine rival.

The last defeat occurred on April 5, 2023, when Verdão was beaten by Bolívar 3-1 at the altitude of La Paz, right in the opening match of that edition. Since then, they have played 23 matches against teams from outside Brazil, with 17 wins and six draws.

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The record is even more impressive if expanded: adding the matches before the setback in Bolivia, Palmeiras has only one defeat in the last 34 encounters against foreign teams, racking up 28 wins and six draws in that period.

Verdão’s international consistency has been one of the pillars of the Abel Ferreira era. Under the Portuguese manager, the club has won two Libertadores titles (2020 and 2021), returned to consistently reaching the semifinals, and established itself as a continental reference.

Now, facing River Plate, an opponent with tradition and experience in knockout rounds, Palmeiras will not only have the challenge of seeking qualification but also the chance to keep alive a streak that is already historic.

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