Jhon Arias eyes starting run at Palmeiras after first Copa do Brasil title | OneFootball

One month after his arrival at Palmeiras, Jhon Arias has already won a title. The attacking midfielder was even in the starting lineup for the 2-1 victory over Novorizontino last Sunday, providing an assist for Vitor Roque’s goal. With this result, Verdão claimed the Campeonato Paulista for the 27th time.

After this positive start, the Colombian is trying to secure a run as a starter in Abel Ferreira’s team. In the State Championship final, the player started among the first eleven for the first time, taking over the spot previously held by Allan, who began on the bench.

Jhon Arias arrived at Palmeiras during the transfer window at the start of this year. The Palmeiras board spent R$ 154 million to bring the player from Wolverhampton, England. He arrived with high expectations and took four matches to earn his first chance as a starter.

Arias’ start at Palmeiras

Arias made his debut for Palmeiras on February 21, in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista, when Verdão thrashed Capivariano 4-0. On that occasion, he came on for Allan in the 33rd minute of the second half and won a penalty that contributed to the rout.

After that, he came off the bench again in matches against Fluminense, São Paulo, and Novorizontino. In the last, decisive match, he came on in the 14th minute of the second half, once again replacing Allan, with whom he is competing for the position.

Finally, in the second leg of the Paulistão final, Arias started and provided an assist in the 17th minute of the second half for Vitor Roque to score the goal that secured the title for Verdão at Estádio Jorge Ismael de Biasi. The team in green had already won the first match 1-0.

Therefore, for Palmeiras, he has played five matches and delivered one assist. In addition, according to data from Sofascore, Arias has also created one big chance, made three key passes, and has a 100% success rate in dribbles.

Palmeiras’ situation

Unbeaten in the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras leads the competition with ten points. The team in green has three wins and two draws. Verdão heads into the next match with confidence after winning the Campeonato Paulista.

Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Vasco vs Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro (5th round) Date and time: March 12, 2026 (Thursday), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

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