Vitor Roque trains fully with Palmeiras, may start Paulista final | OneFootball

The Palmeiras held another training session on Friday afternoon at the Football Academy, continuing their preparation for the return match of the Paulista Championship against Novorizontino. The match will take place this Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium in Novo Horizonte (SP).

Vitor Roque made progress in recovering from injuries sustained against São Paulo, which was good news for Abel Ferreira. The forward Vitor Roque trained fully with the group, still under the care of the Health and Performance Center, and is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday.

After muscle activation at the center of excellence, the team went to the field and participated in tactical adjustments and game dynamics under the guidance of coach Abel Ferreira. At the end, there was also a technical activity in reduced dimensions.

Situation of the Paulista final

With the victory in the first leg, Verdão plays for a draw in the return match, which takes place on Sunday, starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium in Novo Horizonte (SP).

Any draw or new victory for Palmeiras will secure the title for Abel Ferreira's team. Meanwhile, if Novorizontino wins by one goal difference, the decision will go to penalties. To claim the trophy, Tigre do Vale needs at least a 2-0 win.

Details of the return match

Match: Novorizontino vs. Palmeiras Competition: Paulista Championship (Final, return match) Date and time: March 8, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium, in Novo Horizonte (SP)

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