Palmeiras is in 2nd place in Serie A, with 76 points, and the Paraguayan players Gustavo Gómez and Mauricio return in high spirits after the World Cup.

What happened?

The Paraguayan players of Palmeiras experienced strong emotions in the World Cup, with Gustavo Gómez and Mauricio having important roles in the campaign. Gustavo Gómez was a starter and played the full 90 minutes in all of Paraguay's World Cup matches, while Mauricio was a reserve in all matches, but did not enter the field in the victory over Turkey.

Why is this important for Palmeiras?

The good campaign of the Paraguayans in the World Cup is a good sign for Palmeiras, which is in 2nd place in Serie A, with 76 points, and 3 points behind leaders Flamengo. The team is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins and has a next game against Internacional on August 9.

What's next?

The Paraguayan players of Palmeiras are now on vacation, but the team is in contact with the medical departments of Argentina and Colombia to monitor the physical condition of the athletes. The Palmeiras squad has started pre-season training and is training at the Football Academy, with Emiliano Martínez and Piquerez expected to join the team this week. Palmeiras is in a good position to compete for the Serie A title, with 66 goals scored and 33 goals conceded, and a goal difference of +33.