. We all knew facing Peñarol would be tough, both physically and mentally. We were possibly not prepared for the … More
Category: Libertadores Cup
April is in my mistress’ face
Palmeiras will have a series of important and decisive games in the São Paulo championship and Libertadores Cup, starting on … More
Palmeiras 1-0 Jorge Wilstermann – surprisingly hard nut to crack
. Must admit I expected an easier task. Jorge Wilstermann proved to be well trained, tactically obedient, a hard nut … More
Atlético Tucumán 1-1 Palmeiras – Libertadores being Libertadores, whatever that means
Finally, the Libertadores Cup debut. Atlético Tucumán, away. Palmeiras with a solid line-up: Prass; Jean, Dracena, Vitor Hugo and Zé … More
MVP Alejandro Guerra is Palmeiras!
Palmeiras have announced a fourth reinforcement for 2017, and this time a heavy-hitter: offensive midfielder Alejandro Guerra, of current Colombian … More
2017 Libertadores Cup – the table is set
. Wednesday night, the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) carried out the 2017 Libertadores Cup draw. The number of participating … More
The end, and the beginning
. Apologies for the delay. I needed some time to process recent events. Cool down a bit, stay objective and … More
Libertadores and Paulista – fists and fluke needed
Rosario Central’s streak of 23 consecutive undefeated home games did not happen by chance: the Argentines Wednesday played aggressive and offensive … More
Nacional 1-0 Palmeiras – it’s uphill alright
Some claimed Palmeiras lacking performance reflected a desire to fry coach Marcelo Oliveira. “Marcelo gone, we’ll see change overnight”. Change … More
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