Palmeiras must win to qualify for the Libertadores quarter-finals, following their draw in the first leg in São Paulo. The pressure is high on the team, which has not won in four games. Palmeiras' last victory was on 1 August, a 3-0 win over Fortaleza in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.
The Palmeiras board, led by president Leila Pereira, has classifying for the Libertadores quarter-finals as its main goal. Leila Pereira was re-elected and has a mandate until the end of 2027, and has announced that she will not stand for re-election. Her plan for the end of her term is the main goal of the Palmeiras board.
Coach Abel Ferreira also has a dream of winning the Libertadores again, and qualifying for the quarter-finals would be a significant step towards achieving this goal. Palmeiras rejected proposals worth around R$ 300 million for Allan and Flaco López, who are considered key players for the team.
Qualifying for the Libertadores quarter-finals would also be a significant boost for the team, which is in a negative sequence. Palmeiras has already earned R$ 16.84 million from the competition and would guarantee a further R$ 9 million in prize money if they advance to the quarter-finals.
The second leg between Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño will take place at 19:00 in Nueva Olla, Asunción. Palmeiras must win to qualify for the Libertadores quarter-finals.