Palmeiras back on top, repeat first-round run | OneFootball

Palmeiras once again tastes the sweetness of leading the Brazilian Championship. The 3-2 victory over São Paulo last Sunday (5), at Morumbis, not only returned Abel Ferreira’s team to the top of the table, but also rekindled a curious coincidence: Verdão reclaimed the lead in exactly the same sequence of matches in which they had reached the top spot in the first round.

If at the start of the competition Palmeiras reached first place after beating Vasco, now, once again facing a challenging and decisive sequence, the club repeats its trajectory and returns to the lead at a crucial moment in the season.

The mirror of the first round

In the first round, Palmeiras had taken the lead for the first time after the victory over Vasco in the fifth round. The team had a solid start, with good performances, and strung together a sequence of results that kept them at the top for four consecutive rounds.

This lead, however, would be lost before the 11th round, amid a series of direct clashes and the natural wear and tear of a tight schedule — at the time, Verdão was also preparing for the Club World Cup.

The storyline now is surprisingly similar. After fluctuating between 4th and 3rd place, Palmeiras started winning decisive games again and reclaimed the top spot at the same point in the championship. The moment, however, is different. The team shows more maturity, emotional balance, and tactical repertoire.

The comeback that symbolizes the rebirth

The triumph over São Paulo at Morumbis served as a symbol of the mental strength and confidence that define the current phase of the team. Even after falling behind 2-0, the team reacted with authority, turned the game around, and showed that it remains one of the most competitive teams in the country.

The goals by Vitor Roque, Flaco López, and Ramón Sosa crowned a performance of resilience and intensity — virtues that the squad and coaching staff always point to as fundamental for recent achievements.

Palmeiras’ upcoming matches

Palmeiras vs. Juventude – Brazilian Championship – 11/10 (Saturday), 7pm (Brasília time)

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