Vitor Roque nets in 2026, eyes reunion with Flaco at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Vitor Roque scored his first goal for Palmeiras this season in the 2-2 draw with Atlético-MG, in a match valid for the first round of the Brazilian Championship. The number 9 came off the bench to score the goal that secured a point for the São Paulo team, in a game that took place at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG).

So far, the forward has played in four of Palmeiras' six games this season, but only one as a starter: in the 1-0 victory over Mirassol, in the Paulista Championship. He left that match with knee pain and, despite not having a diagnosed injury, was rested for the following game against Novorizontino.

The number 9 was again an option against São Paulo and started on the bench. Previously, he was also absent from the team on two occasions: in the debut against Portuguesa, due to an ankle sprain.

Expectation for Flaco-Roque as starters

In order to preserve his squad as much as possible, Abel Ferreira has been rotating his team and has not yet had the chance to field Flaco López and Vitor Roque as starters in the same game this season. Both formed a successful duo in 2025 and were responsible for a good phase of the club in the second half of the year.

Flaco López had his best year, with 25 goals scored, while Vitor Roque was the second top scorer, with 20 goals. With an eye on the 2026 World Cup, for their respective national teams, the Palmeiras forwards are looking to replicate the good numbers for Palmeiras.

Flaco is the top scorer

The Argentine forward is Palmeiras' top scorer after six games. He has three goals and three assists this year. Behind him are Vitor Roque, Mauricio, Allan, Luighi, and Khellven, with one goal each.

Next Palmeiras game

Game: Botafogo-SP vs Palmeiras Date and time: February 1, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Competition: Paulista Championship (6th round) Location: Arena NicNet, in Ribeirão Preto (SP)

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