Palmeiras trio out of Atlético-MG clash as leaders cap record first half | OneFootball

Palmeiras will be without Alexander Barboza, Khellven and Ramón Sosa for the Atlético-MG clash, the trio suspended after receiving third yellow cards. According to Nosso Palestra, the bookings rule them out of the next round.

On Wednesday 22 July, Palmeiras won 3-1 at Coritiba’s Couto Pereira to close the first half on 44 points, their best haul since the points era began in 2003.

Mauricio struck twice inside 20 minutes to put the visitors in control. After the interval, Sosa added a third, before Paulo Roberto pulled one back for the hosts.

With Abel Ferreira suspended, João Martins led the side and the result reinforced their place at the top of the Brasileirão. Barboza’s accumulation dates back to his time at Botafogo. Allan remains out under an STJD sanction and will miss one more match, while Flaco López is on holiday after the World Cup.

Paulinho returns after serving his ban in Curitiba and is available to Abel Ferreira. Vitor Roque is in physical transition and will be reassessed this week to determine if he can play.

Their next match is on Sunday 26 at 19:30 Brasília time at Nubank Parque in the 20th round.

Source: Nosso Palestra