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Palmeiras Balances Copinha Charge and Perfect Paulistão Start at Arena Barueri Today

Injury absences push Abel Ferreira to prioritize rotation, opening space for academy talent.

Overview

  • The under-20s face Ituano in the Copinha round of 16 at 10:00 (Brasília) at Arena Barueri, meeting an opponent that has won every match so far.
  • Palmeiras advanced after a 1–1 draw with Flamengo-SP and a 26-kick penalty shootout and carries a 23-match unbeaten run, with Sorriso leading the team’s Copinha scoring with five goals.
  • The senior side hosts Mirassol at 20:30 at the same venue seeking to keep its perfect Paulistão record, with Red Bull Bragantino the other team at 100%.
  • Palmeiras is using Arena Barueri as a temporary home while Allianz Parque’s synthetic pitch is replaced.
  • Midfielder Andreas Pereira is out for up to three weeks with a shoulder injury, and Facundo Torres has a reported $9.5 million offer from Austin FC with a sale considered likely as Abel Ferreira maintains squad rotation and integrates prospects such as Riquelme Filipe.