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 […]
Title-chasing Palmerias entered their clash with Atlético Mineiro looking to close the gap with leaders Flamengo. Atlético, on the other hand, were sitting in the middle of the table and aimed to spoil their hosts’ plan. In the end, Palmeiras will be relieved to have claimed a 1-1 draw after facing a stern Atlético challenge. […]
The remarkably star-studded managerial class of this season’s Campeonato Brasileiro recently lost its most famous member in Luiz Felipe Scolari. Big Phil was sacked when Palmeiras sat third in the league and had some of the best defensive statistics in Brazil. A look at the numbers reveals an extreme case of flawed decision making. Written […]
Palmeiras dominated the first few minutes and took the lead. After that, they struggled defensively, but Fluminense’s uninspired attack was not able to create many chances. Palmeiras scored two consecutive goals in the beginning of the second half that sealed the game early. Tactical analysis and match report by Jonas G. Both teams have been […]