Confirming expectations, San Lorenzo proved the tougher opponent in the group stage of the Libertadores Cup, inflicting upon Palmeiras the … More
Category: Libertadores Cup
Palmeiras 3-0 Melgar – homework done!
Palmeiras delivered against Melgar exactly what the supporters were expecting: a convincing victory against the weakest team in the group … More
Junior 0-2 Palmeiras – off to a good Libertadores start
Palmeiras’ debut in the 2019 Libertadores Cup was rather similar to last year’s. Same opponent, same stadium and, if not … More
A day in a life – Palmeiras vs Boca Juniors
I cut work short and head for the Juscelino Kubitschek airport to embark on the 3 p.m. flight to Congonhas. … More
Palmeiras 2-2 Boca Juniors – hard-fought exit
The mission was very hard at the outset: Boca Juniors had never been eliminated from the Libertadores Cup after building … More
Boca Juniors 2-0 Palmeiras – nothing is impossible
Despite suffering less pressure than in the group stage game at La Bombonera, when Palmeiras beat Boca 2-0, the outcome … More
Argentine newspaper Clarín calls Palmeiras a fascist and racist institution
After two isolated events in the last month – Felipe Melo dedicating a goal to radical far-right presidential candidate Jair … More
Palmeiras 2-0 Colo-Colo – after 17 years, Verdão in the semi-finals!
Against Colo-Colo, Palmeiras played the game everyone had expected in the second leg against Cerro: a game of patience, looking … More
Colo-Colo 0-2 Palmeiras – Felipão knows what works
Can lightning strike the same place twice? If it depends on Felipão, the answer is yes. Again in a Libertadores … More
