Palmeiras takes on Santos in a Copa do Brasil quarter-final derby match. Santos benched key players for the upcoming matchup against Palmeiras. Neymar will miss the first leg for Santos notwithstanding synthetic pitch concerns, while Gabigol continues to be an option for the Santos squad in the game.
Carlos Miguel celebrates one year at Palmeiras. Ahead of the match, Carlos Miguel requested team focus for Palmeiras. Santos enters the first leg of this Copa do Brasil quarter-final derby without Neymar, while Gabigol remains available as an option for the lineup.