Palmeiras and Fortaleza prepare for Copa do Brasil second leg match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Palmeiras and Fortaleza are set to meet for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil round of 16 on Wednesday at Arena Pantanal. Palmeiras leads the tie after winning the first leg 3-0 in São Paulo, leaving Fortaleza needing a victory by at least three goals to force penalties. The match will feature changes in both lineups, with Palmeiras resting Alexander Barboza and Fortaleza facing injuries, including Ronald's absence. Tension surrounds the match as both teams aim for progression in the tournament.
- •The match takes place on August 5, 2026.
- •Palmeiras won the first leg 3-0.
- •Fortaleza needs a three-goal victory to advance.
- •Alexander Barboza is not traveling with Palmeiras.
- •Ronald is unavailable for Fortaleza due to injury.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Palmeiras and Fortaleza line up for Copa do Brasil second leg
"Fortaleza and Palmeiras are set for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (5) will take place at Arena Pantanal, after Leão do Pici chose to sell its home-field ri...
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