Palmeiras HubPalmeiras will have two of its players back who were at the World Cup. Piquerez and Martínez, who were defending the Uruguayan national team, return to the club after being eliminated in the group stage.
What happened?
The Uruguayan national team lost to Spain 1-0 and finished in third place in Group H, missing out on the knockout stage. Piquerez and Martínez were not used during the competition.
Why is this important for Palmeiras?
The return of the players is important for Palmeiras, which is in 2nd place in Serie A, with 76 points in 38 games, and has a recent performance of WWLDD. The team is also 3 points behind leader Flamengo.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | Sao Paulo | 0-1 |
What's next?
Piquerez and Martínez are expected to receive a break before rejoining Palmeiras. The date of their return has not been set. Palmeiras' next game is against Internacional at home on 2026-08-09.
Palmeiras is in a good position in the table, with 66 goals scored and 33 conceded, and a goal difference of +33. With the return of Piquerez and Martínez, the team can continue to fight for the title.
