Bruno Rodrigues emotional after first Palmeiras goal: 'Tough two years'

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·11. Oktober 2025

Bruno Rodrigues emotional after first Palmeiras goal: 'Tough two years'

Palmeiras faces Juventude at Allianz Parque this Saturday (11th), at 7pm (Brasília time), for the Brasileirão, in a postponed match from the 12th round. In the first half, the Greatest Champion of Brazil took a two-goal lead on the scoreboard. An emotional moment in the game was the goal scored by Bruno Rodrigues, who had been away from the pitch for almost two years.

Hear from Bruno Rodrigues!

A lot of resilience, a lot of focus, a lot of hard work. I won’t mention names because that would be unfair. I want to thank the group for believing in me. I especially thank my wife, who was with me during these two very difficult years. But, thank God, that’s behind me now. Now it’s time to focus. I managed to have a good first half and, what I wanted most, was to score the goal.

Regarding the unity and reception from the squad, Palmeiras’ number 11 highlighted the support from his teammates.

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It’s the affection and respect I have for everyone. I know when it’s time to joke, when it’s time to push… I can only thank them for their support. We have 11 more games in the Brasileirão to achieve our goal.

Absences

Palmeiras will take the field with many absences due to the FIFA International Break, which happens right at the time of this decisive match for Verdão to open up a lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship. At the moment, with 55 points, the club has the same score as Flamengo, but with one game in hand.

The players who will be missing for Palmeiras in the match are: Gustavo Gómez, Emiliano Martínez, Aníbal Moreno, Facundo Torres, and Flaco López. In addition to those called up for national teams, Vitor Roque is suspended, and Khellven, Ramón Sosa, and Paulinho are injured.