Palm trees e Santos face each other this Wednesday (14), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), in a duel valid for the 2nd round of the Paulista Championship. The clash, which will be played at Arena Barueri, marks the first classic of the 2026 State Championship.
Both teams started the competition with victory. In Vila Belmiro, a comeback, with goals from Gabigol and Thaciano.
At Canindé, with Luighi going to the net.
How does Palmeiras arrive?
Striker Vitor Roque is available for the classic.
The number 9 suffered a trauma in the training game with Desportivo Brasil, last week, which caused a mild ankle sprain. He was absent from the team in the 1-0 victory over Portuguesa, in their debut in the Campeonato Paulista.
There are still more injury problems among athletes. Paulinho, Lucas Evangelista, Felipe Anderson, Figueiredo, Facundo Torres and Jefté are in the medical department.
How Santos arrives
The good news for Peixe is the return of midfielder Zé Rafael.
The number 6 recovered from conjunctivitis and trained normally this Tuesday (13). Against Novorizontino, in the debut of the State Championship, they took to the field with Willian Arão and João Schmidt as midfielders.
Also able to play is attacking midfielder Álvaro Barreal, who had his new contract registered with the CBF’s IDB (Daily Newsletter). The player signed a permanent contract with Peixe.
On the other hand, Santos will continue without midfielder Gabriel Bontempo. The athlete was diagnosed with muscle edema in the back of his left thigh and has already started treatment with the physiotherapy team.
Another casualty will be striker Tiquinho Soares, who continues to treat muscle edema in his left calf.
Neymar (left knee injury) and will not be available.
Probable lineups
Palm trees: Miguel’s cargo; Khell, Gustavo Gomes, Bruno Fuchs and Pique; Martin’s Hair, Free Maron, Andreas Perera and Raphael Veiga; Lopez and Roque’s Vitor (Luighi or Maurion). Technical: Abel Ferreira.
Santos: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Adonis Frias, Zé Ivaldo and Escobar; Willian Arão, João Schmidt (Zé Rafael) and Rollheiser; Caballero (Barreal), Lautaro Díaz and Gabigol. Technical: Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
Where to watch Palmeiras x Santos
