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Palmeiras Kicks Off Paulista Championship Amid Transition
As the Paulista Championship opens its doors, Palmeiras is set to make its debut against Portuguesa. However, the team is facing some notable absences, most prominently Victor Reis, who is currently in advanced negotiations with Manchester City. In addition, Paulinho is still recovering from surgery, with expectations for his return pushed to around April or May. The dynamics around the team have changed notably following comments from Leila Pereira regarding a "new cycle," leading to the reinstatement of experienced players like Ron and Atuesta into the squad for this match.