The Palmeiras team is all set to face Al-Ahly this Thursday, June 19, at 1 PM (Brasília time) for the second round of Group A in the ongoing tournament. The match will be broadcasted on TV Globo, Sportv, Cazé TV, DAZN, and Globoplay.
Currently, Palmeiras holds the third position in their group with one point, following a goalless draw against Porto. All teams in the group are level on points, as the opening matches ended without any goals.
In terms of lineup, Palmeiras will have no new injuries to report. Despite a solid performance in their debut, coach Abel Ferreira is considering making some adjustments to the squad.
A point of concern for the team is the players who are on yellow cards. In this tournament, receiving just two yellow cards will result in a suspension. The players on the brink are Felipe Anderson, Gustavo Gómez, and Abel Ferreira himself. If any of them receive a yellow card in this upcoming match, they will miss the next game against Inter Miami.
The expected lineup for Palmeiras is as follows: Weverton; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, and Murilo; Felipe Anderson, Aníbal Moreno, Richard Ríos, and Piquerez; Estêvão, Maurício, and Vitor Roque. The head coach remains Abel Ferreira.
As for Al-Ahly, their anticipated lineup includes El-Shenawy; Hany, Dari, Yasser Ibrahim, and Karim El Debes; Romdhane, Attia, Fathi, and Zizo; with strikers Abou Ali and Trezeguet.
Palmeiras’ recent match results indicate a mixed performance, with a draw against Porto, a loss to Cruzeiro, and dominant victories in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil earlier in May.
Upcoming fixtures for Palmeiras also include a crucial match against Inter Miami on June 23.
This match against Al-Ahly offers a chance for Palmeiras to secure their first win in the tournament, providing a hopeful path forward in their campaign. As the tournament progresses, fans remain optimistic about the team’s potential to advance and make an impactful run.