How Ramón Sosa earned his place in the Palmeiras squad | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira decided to change Palmeiras' offensive system and swapped Vitor Roque for Ramón Sosa in the first leg of the Paulista Championship final against Novorizontino. Despite the injury to ‘Tigrinho’, which led to the Paraguayan's entry, the former Nottingham Forest forward has been gaining good minutes in the green and white squad.

Signed in July 2025 for over 12 million euros (R$ 73 million), Sosa did not stand out much initially. Despite some good matches, such as against São Paulo and LDU, the Paraguayan ended his first year with Verdão with 29 games, four goals, and three assists.

This season, Sosa has started to gain more minutes, participating in 13 of Palmeiras' 14 matches and playing a more active role in Abel Ferreira's team, with two goals and four assists. According to Sofascore statistics, the forward takes only 104 minutes to be involved in a goal this year.

Additionally, the Paraguayan has already created five big chances and also stands out in playmaking, with 13 key passes.

With Vitor Roque recovering from the knock he received against São Paulo, Sosa could be Palmeiras' immediate option for the decisive clash with Novorizontino.

Paulista Final Situation

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

Any draw or new victory for Palmeiras secures the title for Abel Ferreira's team. Meanwhile, in case of a Novorizontino victory by one goal difference, the decision goes to penalties. To claim the trophy, Tigre do Vale needs at least a 2-0 win.

Return Match Details

Game: Novorizontino vs. Palmeiras Competition: Paulista Championship (Final, return leg) 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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