Palmeiras return to training after Libertadores final, focus on Brasileiro | OneFootball

Less than 24 hours after qualifying for the Libertadores final, Palmeiras has already shifted its focus to the Brazilian Championship and returned to training at the Academia de Futebol on Friday afternoon, beginning preparations to face Juventude in the 31st round.

How was the return to training?

The players who played more than 45 minutes in the 4-0 win over LDU at Allianz Parque followed a recovery schedule in the recovery, neuroscience, and weight training rooms at the center of excellence.

Meanwhile, the rest of the squad, including Raphael Veiga, who came off the bench to score two goals and decide the match, took part in a technical training session with ball possession, passing, and marking drills in a reduced field, as well as seven-on-seven games.

In addition to Veiga, Ramón Sosa and Bruno Fuchs also scored for Palmeiras.

Abel may continue with changes to the team

For the match against Juventude, Palmeiras will have its full strength. The only absences are Weverton (fracture in the right hand), Paulinho (surgery on the right leg), and Lucas Evangelista (surgery on the right thigh). Other than that, everyone is available. Piquerez, who missed the match against Cruzeiro due to suspension,

However, Abel Ferreira may field a modified team in Caxias do Sul in order to preserve some of his players from greater fatigue. After the win over LDU, the coach revealed, for example, that Allan left the field exhausted.

Palmeiras' situation in the Brasileirão

Palmeiras has not won in the Brazilian Championship for two games: they come from a loss and a draw, against Flamengo (3-2) and Cruzeiro (0-0). Verdão, therefore, is trying to get back to winning ways in the competition to stay at the top. At the moment, Abel Ferreira's team is in first place, with 62 points.

Next Palmeiras match

Juventude vs Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (31st round) Date and time: November 2, 2025 (Sunday), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul

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