Atlético-GO vs Palmeiras: Key Players Return for Crucial Brasileirão Match

The Atlético Goianiense football team is set to face Palmeiras on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estádio Antônio Acciolly in Goiânia. This match, part of the 35th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, is of critical importance for both teams. Atlético-GO is on the brink of relegation and desperately needs a win to maintain its place in the league. A loss could mean mathematical relegation for the team, commonly referred to as «Dragão.» In addition to winning, the team must depend on favorable results from other matches to avoid dropping to Serie B.

Conversely, Palmeiras, known as «Verdão,» aims to take the top spot in the standings. After a victory against Bahia (2-1) in their previous match, Palmeiras narrowed the gap to just two points behind the current leaders, Botafogo. Another win could potentially propel them to the lead if Botafogo falters in their match.

The game will be broadcast live on the Premiere network for viewers eager to watch this pivotal encounter.

Atlético-GO will face the disadvantage of missing some key players. Shaylon will not participate due to suspension, and Jorginho remains sidelined with an injury. However, both Rhaldney and Gonzalo Freitas are back in action after serving suspensions, giving some relief to head coach Anderson Gomes.

On the Palmeiras side, notable returns include Mayke, Richard Ríos, and Estêvão, who are now available for selection after missing the previous match due to suspensions. Central defender Gustavo Gómez is also expected to return to play alongside Vitor Reis, especially since Murilo, who experienced leg pain, may not start. Despite these issues, Murilo does not have any major injury, as confirmed by Palmeiras.

Palmeiras will have to proceed without Piquerez and Bruno Rodrigues, both of whom remain in the medical department.

The probable lineup for Atlético-GO includes Ronaldo; Maguinho (or Bruno Tubarão), Luiz Felipe (or Adriano Martins), Alix Vinícius, and Rodallega; Roni (or Rhaldney) and Baralhas; Shaylon; Alejo Cruz and Luiz Fernando; Hurtado (or Derek Freitas). Anderson Gomes will take on the coaching responsibilities.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras is likely to field Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Vitor Reis (or Murilo, if fit), and Caio Paulista; Aníbal Moreno, Raphael Veiga, and Mauricio; Dudu (or Felipe Anderson), Estêvão, and Rony (or Flaco López), under the leadership of head coach Abel Ferreira.

The officiating team will be head referee Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro from Rio Grande do Sul, with assistants Rafael da Silva Alves and Jorge Eduardo Bernardi, and Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior operating the VAR from Pernambuco.