Raphael Veiga scores for Palmeiras after four-month goal drought | OneFootball

After four months without finding the back of the net, Raphael Veiga scored again for Palmeiras, reaffirming his importance to Verdão. The goal, scored against Fortaleza in the Brazilian Championship, represented not only the return of the number 23 to celebrations, but also a historic milestone in his career and in the club’s history.

Veiga, who had been sidelined for six matches due to pubic pain—injured during the team’s elimination against Corinthians—returned to the field in the victories over Internacional and River Plate in the Libertadores, showing that he is ready to reclaim his role as a key player in Palmeiras’ midfield. And in this Saturday’s match (20th), he found the net once again.

The goal marked Veiga’s 106th for Palmeiras, placing him in 15th position among the club’s all-time top scorers, alongside Liminha and Ministro. Additionally, it is the first Palmeiras goal to reach the 106 mark since Evair, on April 9, 1999, when he scored in a 2-2 draw against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil.

At Allianz Parque, Veiga also reached 109 victories, securing 8th place alone in the stadium’s win rankings, and matched Evair in 5th place among the players who have scored the most goals at Palestra Itália/Allianz Parque, with 54 goals.

With Veiga’s return, the competition for a spot in midfield is heating up. Maurício, Facundo Torres, and Andreas Pereira have been starting, but the return of the number 23 increases Abel Ferreira’s options for the upcoming challenges.

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