Palmeiras and River Plate of Argentina open the confrontation of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday (17). The first match of the knockout will be played at Más Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at 9:30 pm (Brasília).
The return will take place at Allianz Parque next week.
The duel will mark the reunion between the technicians, multi -champions and symbols of their respective clubs.
At Libertadores of 2020/2021, Abel’s summer dispatched Gallardo’s River in the semifinal, in clashes that were marked for history. The alviverde – champion of that edition – won the 3-0 first leg in Argentina.
On the way back, in Sao Paulo, the Argentine team won 2-0 and narrowly reversed the result.
Palmeiras arrives packed after the 4-1 defeat over the International, while. In the round of 16, Verdon eliminated the university, from Peru, and the Argentine team beat Paraguay’s Libertad.
How Palmeiras Arrives
The landing in Argentina last Tuesday (16), and coach Abel Ferreira has questions to define the lineup.
Giay duel with Khellven for a right side seat, while Bruno Fuchs wants to enter the defender, which features Gustavo Gómez and Murilo.
In midfield, Andreas Pereira disputes with Lucas Evangelista, author of one of the goals of Verdon against Internacional last weekend. Mauricio, Facundo Torres and Raphael Veiga duel for a space in the attack, which should count on Felipe Anderson, Flaco López and Vitor Roque.
The only embezzlement will be striker Paulinho, who underwent new leg surgery. The official forecast of return to the lawns is only for next year.
How does River Plate
It should climb the River Plate with a line of five defenders, with the consecrated Montiel and Acuña in the wings. Paulo Díaz and Martínez Fourth run for a place in the defender, while Quintero and boasts duel for a space in midfield. Midfielder Castaño and striker collide are also in the match.
The embezzlement are: Giuliano Galoppo (suspended), Pity Martínez (injury) and Maxi Meza (injury).
River Plate x Palmeiras
Probable Palmeiras lineup
Weverton; Khellven (Giay), Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno, Lucas Evangelista (), Facundo Torres (Mauricio) and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque. Technical: Abel Ferreira.
Probable River Plate lineup
Armani; Montiel, Paulo Díaz (Martinez Fourth), Portillo, Rivero and Acuña; Nacho Fernández, Enzo Pérez and Quintero (Galarza or Castaño); Rooms and drussi. Technical: Marcelo Gallardo.
Where to watch River Plate x Palmeiras
- TV: Globo and ESPN
- Streaming: Disney+ Premium e GeTV (YouTube)
- Real time:
River Plate x Palmeiras Technical Form
- Data: 17/09/2025
- Hours: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Location: Monumental Más, in Buenos Aires
- Phase: Quarterfinals (Used Game)
