Palmeiras began their CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores campaign with a comfortable 2-0 away victory over Cerro Porteño on May 8, 2025. The Brazilian giants demonstrated their quality and experience at the Estadio General Pablo Rojas, securing a vital three points on the road in Group G. Palmeiras took control of the match early, scoring their first goal from a well-executed team move in the first half. They doubled their lead after the interval, effectively killing the game as a contest. Cerro Porteño struggled to break down a disciplined Palmeiras defense and rarely tested the visiting goalkeeper. The match result reinforced Palmeiras's status as one of the tournament favorites, while posing early questions for Cerro Porteño's ability to compete at this level. The Palmeiras manager was pleased with the professional performance and clean sheet, while the Cerro Porteño coach acknowledged the gulf in class and the need for improvement.