Weverton, Flaco López on Palmeiras draw: 'We'll go for it again'

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·22 de agosto de 2025

Weverton, Flaco López on Palmeiras draw: 'We'll go for it again'

The Palmeiras played a match with few thrills at Allianz Parque against Universitario, but the goalless draw was enough to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. After the match, goalkeeper Weverton analyzed Thursday's (21st) duel.

I think when you play a great game like we did there, then a good game against Botafogo, the most important thing was the sum of the two games, which was the qualification. I think we also wanted the victory, the fans did too, that was the plan. We know it won't be easy. After the first game, it was clear that the team would come with a different approach. I think the most important thing was the qualification. We continue in the competition we dream of and will try to win once again.

Another who analyzed the match was forward Flaco López. He stated that the team made too many mistakes in the draw. Now, with the result, Palmeiras has reached the seventh consecutive game without a win in the Libertadores knockout stage at Allianz Parque. The last victory was in the round of 16 in 2022, against Cerro Porteño.

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“We made many mistakes (in today's game) and now it's about listening to the coach to prepare for the next match. Luckily, we built a good advantage in the first leg. We are a team that always makes changes, sometimes we change the way we play because of the opponent, which hinders our adaptation, but that's part of the game.”

And now?

Verdão returns to the field next Monday (25th), at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a match valid for the twenty-first round of the Brasileirão. The game will mark the debut of the new third jersey for the 2025 season.