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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 43017, member: 636"]
Palmeiras meets Porto Sunday at 7pm during their Club World Cup Group A opener at MetLife Stadium. Brazilian fans can watch live broadcasts on Globo, Sportv and Globoplay networks. The match marks Estevao's final game before joining Chelsea next month. Verdao brings their full squad after winning the Libertadores and reaching Copa do Brasil's round of 16. The team finished fourth during Brazil's domestic championship season.

Porto wants to bounce back after ending their European campaign without trophies. The Portuguese side finished third behind rivals Sporting and Benfica during league play. They signed Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga to strengthen their squad for the tournament. Coach Martin Anselmi faces problems with goalkeeper Diogo Costa's thigh injury. Claudio Ramos will likely replace Costa between the posts for the crucial match.

Abel Ferreira can field his strongest Palmeiras lineup against the Portuguese champions. Forward Paulinho recovered from fitness concerns and trained fully with teammates. Mauricio and Facundo Torres compete for the final attacking position alongside Vitor Roque. Porto will deploy their traditional three-defender formation despite Costa's absence. Said Martinez from Honduras will referee the important Group A contest.
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