At Arena Barueri, Palmeiras defeated Fluminense 2-1 on Wednesday (25th), in the fourth round of the Brasileirão 2026.
The match was lively and featured high offensive quality from both sides.
Verdão started better and quickly took a 2-0 lead.
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First, Vitor Roque entered the area and, while trying to dribble Fábio, was brought down by the tricolor goalkeeper. Tigrinho himself took the penalty, right down the middle of the goal.
Before 15 minutes, Allan advanced on the right, passed by Freytes and Guilherme Arana, and shot hard to extend Palmeiras’ lead. The ball deflected off Ignacio.
But the Tricolor Carioca had the diminutive Lucho Acosta, who put pressure on the alviverde defense and reduced the deficit, still in the first half.
Both Carlos Miguel and Fábio made difficult saves and were lucky with some balls hitting the posts.
In the second half, Jhon Arias entered the field for the first time to face the club where he was an idol.
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The Fluminense fans present at Arena Barueri booed and insulted the Colombian, but the Palmeiras fans “embraced” the new addition.
🚦 Current Standings
With their third consecutive victory in the Brasileirão, Palmeiras reached 10 points and remained in the lead.
São Paulo has the same points but a lower goal difference (7 x 4).
Fluminense, on the other hand, after experiencing their first defeat in the championship, stayed with seven points and dropped to fifth place.
The next matches for the teams will be in the state championships on Sunday (1st).
Verdão will play the classic against São Paulo at Allianz Parque, while Tricolor Carioca will face Vasco at Maracanã.
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In the Brasileirão, Palmeiras will face Cruz-Maltino, and Fluminense will visit Remo. Both matches are on March 12th.
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