Coach Abel Ferreira put only goalkeeper Weverton as a player of the Palmeiras base formation to face Fortaleza this Saturday (09/20), at 21h (Brasília), at Allianz Parque, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. Players like Vitor Roque, Andreas Pereira, Flaco López and Gustavo Gómez are in the bank.
The reason is that the holders had a preserved load aimed at a decisive duel against River Plate-ARG, on Wednesday (24/09), in the quarterfinals of Libertadores.
Alviverde goes to the field today with: Weverton; Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Micael and Jephtha; Emiliano Martínez, Allan and Maurício; Raphael Veiga, Ramón Sosa and Facundo Torres.
Ready for another 90 minutes! 📋#PALxFOR pic.twitter.com/unqI8eK4Cc
– If Palmeiras (@palmeiras) September 20, 2025
In the table, Palmeiras occupies the 3rd position with 46 points and comes from an expressive victory over the Internacional 4-1, highlighting Vitor Roque, author of three goals in the duel. Already Fortaleza appears in 19th place, with 18 points, and tries to pack after overcoming Vitória 2-0 in Castelão.
The confrontation will be broadcast live on SporTV and Premiere.
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Palmeiras x Fortaleza: Game information
- Brazilian Championship 2025 – Round 24
- Data: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Time: 21h (from Brasilia)
- Local: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo
- Transmission: SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (Pay-Per-View)
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