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The game saw Palmeiras' coach, Abel Ferreira, implementing a strategy that raised questions from the Peruvian press regarding the team’s formation. Contrary to the belief that Palmeiras shifted from a three-man backline to four, the intricacies of their approach revealed otherwise. The setup during defensive phases resembled a three-zaguerro configuration with Bruno Fux stepping into the role of right-back, which historically has been pivotal for Abel’s tactical setups.