Palmeiras ratings: Ramón Sosa's equaliser saves Libertadores bow | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned from Colombia to Brazil with just one point in the bag after their Copa Libertadores opener. Ramón Sosa stood out for Verdão, coming off the bench to secure a 1-1 draw against Junior Barranquilla-COL at Estadio Olímpico Jaime Morón León in Cartagena (COL).

Sosa started on the bench, came on at halftime, and played the final 45 minutes of the match, plus six minutes of stoppage time. The Paraguayan scored a goal, was active in attack, and drew three fouls. According to Sofascore data, he had an 88% pass accuracy, won five of eight duels, and completed two successful dribbles.

He came on in place of Mauricio, who had a very poor game in Colombia. Wearing the No. 18 shirt, he ended up conceding a silly penalty right at the start of the match. Teo Gutierrez converted it and put Junior ahead on the scoreboard. Throughout the first half, the midfielder failed to find his footing and was taken off at halftime, making way for Sosa.

Junior Barranquilla – Palmeiras Live Score

Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel prevented Palmeiras from conceding more than one goal. With little he could do about the penalty kick, the No. 1 made two good saves during the match. The center-back pairing of Gustavo Gómez and Murilo had a solid game overall, though at times they struggled against the opponent’s counterattacks.

Even with Palmeiras having trouble putting together moves with the ball at their feet, Marlon Freitas controlled midfield and was responsible for the team’s best attempts in the first half, trying his luck from outside the box. Late on, Felipe Anderson, who also came off the bench, caused danger. The No. 7 just lacked a bit more polish.

In this scenario, Palmeiras take in the away draw and now turn their attention to the derby against Corinthians in the Brasileirão. Abel Ferreira’s side are defending the lead in the national competition.

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