Palmeiras face key week in Brasileiro before Libertadores semi-final | OneFootball

Palmeiras faces a decisive week in the Brazilian Championship, with matches against Red Bull Bragantino and Flamengo, a direct competitor in the title race. These games will precede the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal against LDU from Ecuador.

The most anticipated clash will certainly be against Flamengo on Sunday, but a victory over Bragantino is crucial for the team to enter the field with less pressure against the runner-up. With the triumph over Juventude, Verdão opened a three-point lead over Rubro-Negro at the top of the championship.

There is a possibility for Palmeiras to enter the weekend clash with an even greater distance from Flamengo. This is because the Carioca team will face the classic against Botafogo before the duel, where a stumble is not unimaginable, given that the rival is currently in fifth place and will play at home.

Thus, the triumph over Bragantino could make a difference in the race for the trophy. The match, valid for the 28th round, is scheduled for this Wednesday at 7 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque. Flamengo faces Botafogo on the same day at 7:30 PM at Nilton Santos.

Early Final?

Given the current scenario, Palmeiras and Flamengo emerge as the main contenders for the Brazilian title. Cruzeiro, in third place with 52 points, remains in the race but has one game less compared to its rivals.

The clash of the 29th round is scheduled to take place next Sunday at 4 PM at Maracanã.

Libertadores on the Horizon

After these commitments, Palmeiras will have to shift focus to the Libertadores semifinal. On the 23rd (Thursday), the Alviverde will visit LDU at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador. The match will start at 9:30 PM.

A three-time champion, the Palmeiras team dispatched River Plate from Argentina to reach the semis of the South American tournament. Meanwhile, the Ecuadorian team eliminated São Paulo.

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