O Palm trees is the undisputed leader of group F of the Libertadores da América – with seven points -, but the opening three games of the competition were surrounded by difficulties. Proof of this is that Verdão was in charge of the score in these matches only 12% of the time, according to data from SofaScore. But the main thing: he didn’t lose any of the clashes.
In the last match, Palmeiras had a heroic comeback on Wednesday night against Independiente Del Valle, in Ecuador. Before, they had sought a draw against San Lorenzo in Argentina and beat Liverpool, from Uruguay, at Allianz Parque, after coming up behind the marker.
In the Libertadores group stage, under the command of Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras’ numbers are extremely positive. There are 21 matches at this stage of the competition with the Portuguese as coach, with 18 wins, one draw and two defeats.
Palmeiras’ current streak in the Libertadores has an unbeaten run of seven matches, since May 2023. There are five wins and two draws. Furthermore, the team has not lost in the competition as home team for 17 games, since May 2021, with 11 triumphs and 6 draws.
Palmeiras in Libertadores 2024:
• Seek a draw against San Lorenzo in Argentina.
• Beat Liverpool comeback at Allianz.
• Beat Del Valle in an upset in Ecuador.🔎 He was ahead of the scoreboard in just 12% of the minutes, he is undefeated and leads his group. 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/yDIVohnmsf
— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) April 25, 2024
For the Libertadores, Palmeiras will play again on May 9th, against Liverpool, in Uruguay. In the Brasileirão, he takes the field on Monday in the classic against São Paulo, at Morumbis.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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