He Palmeiraswith a bit of claw Vitor Roquesurpassed this Thursday International1-3, and rose to the lead on the third day of the Brazilian League, while the Saints of Neymar lost in Curitiba 2-1 to sink into the relegation zone to the second division. Palmeiras, one of the big favorites, is already at the top of the standings, although with the same seven points as São Paulo, Fluminense and Bahía. Flamengo, the other favorite and defending champion, is three behind, after an irregular start.
Portuguese Abel Ferreira’s men went ahead through a header from the Paraguayan centre-back and captain, Gustavo Gómez, after a corner. Without yet being able to count on the Colombian international Jhon Arias, a brand new signing for this season, the ‘Verdão’ relaxed excessively and took a blow from the Colorados before the break.
Bernabei (Internacional) disputes a ball between two Palmeiras rivals
Inter’s equalizer is one of the goals of the day and is named after Ronaldo, a 29-year-old midfielder who took a left-footed shot out of his sleeve at the first opportunity that slipped into the goalkeeper’s corner from Palmeira. It was a hard blow for a Palmeiras team that overcame at the start of the second half thanks to the fight and effectiveness of Vitor Roque.
The former FC Barcelona and Real Betis player galloped towards the area, overtook his marker, cut down a second rival and shot with the luck that a third deflected the ball’s path and misled Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet. In the final stretch, Andreas Pereira declared, who has taken control of his team’s midfield.
Gabriel Paulista improves Corinthians
The three points allow the São Paulo team to surpass Red Bull Bragantino, which this Thursday lost, 2-0, in the field of a Corinthians that achieved its first victory in this ‘Brasileirão’ and, in the process, left the relegation zone. For the locals, champions of the Brazilian Cup at the end of last year and of the Super Cup in 2026, defender Gabriel Paulista and full-back Matheus Bidu scored. Paulista, former player for the Spanish Valencia, Villarreal and Atlético de Madrid, returned to his native Brazil this season and already has two goals, after scoring in the Super Cup final against Flamengo.
For its part, Bragantino put an end to a sequence of nine games without losing and, in addition, lost the leadership that Palmeiras now occupies. However, the green and white team shares the top with São Paulo, Fluminense and Bahía, who claimed victory against Gremio (2-0), Botafogo (1-0) and Vasco da Gama (0-1), respectively. The Rio classic between ‘Flu’ and ‘Fogão’ was decided by Argentine playmaker Luciano Acosta, one of the most outstanding footballers at the start of the season.
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The one that was unable to carry out its game was Santos, who lost away to the newly promoted Athletico Paranaense, 2-1. Without Neymar or Gabriel Barbosa ‘Gabigol’, who according to the local press refused to play on the artificial grass of the Arena da Baixada, the Albinegra discipline suffered its second league defeat in the 91st minute, with a goal from Colombian striker Kevin Viveros.
Kevin Viveros and Bruno Braga celebrate one of Paranaense’s goals
Before, Julimar had noted. Thaciano transformed for Pelé’s club, which is now second to last, with just one point, the same as Internacional, Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro, the other three that occupy the relegation zone. Four giants that are in danger right now.
