Palmeiras host Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the fifth round of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
The Brazilian club needs a victory to secure early qualification for the tournament's round of 16.
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Group F Standings and Form
Palmeiras lead Group F with eight points, followed by Cerro Porteno with seven, Sporting Cristal with six, and Junior Barranquilla with one point.
The home team enters the match on a 17-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
Palmeiras also boast a 27-game unbeaten home record in the Libertadores, with 18 wins and nine draws.
The previous meeting between these sides in Paraguay ended in a 1-1 draw.
Team News and Injuries
Manager Abel Ferreira made changes to the starting lineup due to six significant injuries. Emiliano Martinez made a surprise start in midfield alongside Marlon Freitas and Andreas Pereira.
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Allan returned to the squad after serving a domestic suspension against Cruzeiro.
Palmeiras are without Joaquin Piquerez, Vitor Roque, Bruno Fuchs, Benedetti, Felipe Anderson, and Ramon Sosa.
Cerro Porteno manager Ariel Holan welcomed back Cecilio Dominguez and Abel Luciatti from injury. However, the visitors are missing Riveros, Gimenez, Aguayo, and Aliseda.
Broadcast and Officiating
The match is broadcast by TV Globo for Sao Paulo and Parana states, with regional coverage on Globoplay and nationwide streaming via ESPN and Disney+.
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Argentine referee Yael Falcon Perez leads the officiating crew.
