Abel Ferreira: Disaster for Grêmio v Palmeiras, ex-Sporting may exit | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras may have seen their already slim chances in the Brasileirão title race collapse in the early hours, after losing 3-2 away to Grêmio—a result made even more punishing by Flamengo’s draw against Atlético Mineiro (1-1).

The team coached by the former Sporting manager actually started better in Porto Alegre, opening the scoring in the 24th minute through Facundo Torres. However, Grêmio responded before halftime, with Francis Amuzu leveling the score in one of the last plays of the first half. The team from Rio Grande do Sul completed the comeback in the 61st minute, with a penalty converted by Carlos Vinícius.

To make matters worse, Palmeiras were reduced to ten men in the 84th minute after Agustín Giay was sent off. Shortly after, Willian scored another penalty, extending Grêmio’s lead. Benedetti managed to pull one back in stoppage time, but there was no time left to change the outcome.

As for Flamengo, where Gonzalo Plata plays, they experienced a very different night from their São Paulo rivals. The team went behind to a shot from Bernard in the 34th minute, but managed to equalize after the 90th minute thanks to a goal from Bruno Henrique, sealing the final score.

After 36 rounds, Flamengo lead the Brasileirão alone with 75 points. Palmeiras remain on 70, but could drop to third place, as Leonardo Jardim’s Cruzeiro have 68 and still have a game in hand. Now, if Mengão beat Ceará in the early hours of December 4, they will automatically secure the title, regardless of the results of Abel Ferreira (against Atlético Mineiro) and the current third-placed team (against Botafogo).

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