SAO PAULO: Palmeiras’ Copa Libertadores final victory over Santos has led to a fixture pile-up with the Sao Paulo club facing at least eight games in 27 days before the end of February in a season that may not end before the next one begins.
Palmeiras were scheduled to play the two-legged Copa do Brasil final against Gremio on Feb. 11 and 17 but the Brazilian Football Confederation have now moved those games to Feb. 28 and March 7. Palmeiras, who have played 55 matches since football restarted after the novel coronavirus hiatus on July 23 last year, also have six outstanding league fixtures to play before the 2020 season ends.The congestion comes as the club seek to complete an unprecedented haul of trophies.
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