In a postponed Matchday 13 fixture, Palmeiras lost to Santos, their rival, 1–0 with a goal in additional time. Neymar’s team managed to escape the relegation zone while facing one of the best teams on the continent, under the celebration of their fans and with brilliant performances from Robinho Jr and Igor Vinícius. Tactical analysis […]
Cruzeiro had already fallen slightly behind, while Palmeiras managed to stay at the top of the table even after losing to Flamengo. Considering their league positions, a higher tactical and technical quality was expected, but the refereeing ended up standing out negatively on matchday 30, in a goalless draw. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
The most anticipated match of Matchday 29 and one of the most important of the season took place at the legendary Maracanã Stadium, with the two league leaders facing each other, both coming from strong wins. Flamengo had less of the ball, attacked less, but delivered a masterclass in efficiency and individual quality by beating […]
São Paulo haven’t beaten Palmeiras, one of their biggest rivals, in open play since 2023. The winless streak against Abel Ferreira’s side kept growing, and when it seemed that this time it would be different, São Paulo suffered an unbelievable comeback and saw Maurício change the course of yet another Palmeiras victory. With this result, […]
Corinthians and Palmeiras drew the Paulista derby (term referring to the state of São Paulo) on Matchday 22 in yet another clash of one of the biggest rivalries in Brazil and the world. Despite the setbacks, Corinthians maintains a positive record against its main Brazilian rival in 2025 and achieved this in a match where […]
After the FIFA Club World Cup, Botafogo decided to dismiss coach Renato Paiva and look for Davide, son and assistant coach of Carlo Ancelotti – now head coach of the Brazilian national team – to become the new coach of the Rio de Janeiro side. On matchday 20, they managed to dominate the game at […]
Chelsea were made to work to get their quarter-final win over Palmeiras over the line in the Club World Cup. An early goal by Cole Palmer in the first half was cancelled by Chelsea’s new imminent joinee from Palmeiras, Estevao. However, a late own goal by Augustin Giay from a deflected cross by Malo Gusto […]
Two of the teams that have turned heads away from Europe in the Club World Cup clashed in the first fixture of the knockout stages. But perhaps familiarity bred contempt: the two camps cancelled each other out for most of a match that was tight and tense but seldom a spectacle. Tactical analysis and match […]
Despite both sides major defensive issues, neither team was able to create scoring chances. Ultimately, it was Grêmio, who managed the bulk of possession and upped their game at the right moment – their performance rewarded with a goal. Palmeiras did manage to level the match. However a late strike in injury from substitute, Pepê, […]
Palmeiras made quick tactical adjustments early on, inviting the São Paulo pressure and hitting them expertly on the break. Excellent matches from Felipe Melo, Dudu, and Deyverson buoyed the hosts, as the triumvirate stymied the visitor’s possession offense and exposed a disjointed backline. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. Only three losses all […]