Palmeiras takes on Santos in a Copa do Brasil quarter-final derby clash. Santos rested key stars for the approaching matchup against Palmeiras. Neymar will miss the first leg for Santos despite synthetic pitch concerns, while Gabigol remains an option for the Santos squad in the fixture.
Carlos Miguel marks one year at Palmeiras. Ahead of the match, Carlos Miguel called for team focus for Palmeiras. Santos begins the first leg of this Copa do Brasil quarter-final derby without Neymar, while Gabigol remains ready as an option for selection.