Palmeiras meet River again in Buenos Aires for the Libertadores | OneFootball

Palmeiras begins, this Wednesday (17th), at 9:30 PM, at the Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, another chapter in the recent rivalry against River Plate in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Five years after the 2020 semifinal, which ended with Palmeiras advancing, the team arrives with a different profile.

In that historic campaign, the Verdão had a lineup marked by youth. The average age of the starters in the semifinal against River was just 23.9 years. Players like Gabriel Menino, Patrick de Paula, and Danilo, still at the beginning of their careers, led the team that won 3-0 in Buenos Aires and paved the way for the continental title.

Now, in 2025, the situation has changed. The likely starting lineup for Palmeiras has an average age of 27.3 years, a sign of a more experienced and consolidated squad. The winning core of the last decade has remained, reinforced by big names and players already accustomed to the Libertadores environment.

Another factor that reinforces Verdão’s experience is the presence of three Argentinians in the squad who know the opponent well: full-back Agustín Giay, who has been alternating positions with Khellven and has already faced River while at San Lorenzo; midfielder Aníbal Moreno, a key figure in midfield; and forward Flaco López, in great form, called up for the national team and with a history of clashes against the “Millonarios.”

WHAT NOW?

Palmeiras visits River Plate on Wednesday (17th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. In the Brasileirão, the team returns to the field next Saturday (20th), when they host Fortaleza at Allianz Parque.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

Palmeiras vs Fortaleza – Brasileirão – 09/20 (Saturday), 9:00 PM (Brasília time)

River Plate vs Palmeiras – Libertadores – 09/17 (Wednesday), 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

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