Allan: Palmeiras confident before Flamengo clash, "Every game a final" | OneFootball

On Wednesday night, Palmeiras thrashed Red Bull Bragantino 5–1 in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Allan, who came on in the second half and provided two assists, sees the team more confident ahead of the decisive clash against Flamengo and looked ahead to the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

“Actually, we treat every game like a final. But I believe we’re going to work well over these three days we have before the game to come away with the three points. We’ll prepare well over these three days, look to have good training sessions so we can play a good game there and come out with the win,” Allan analyzed after the rout over Bragantino.

“Palmeiras is never comfortable. We’re always striving for more, but I believe we’re arriving with a lot of confidence to play against Flamengo,” continued the Academy product.

Allan came off the bench and shone in the rout

An Academy product, Allan was called on by Abel Ferreira in the 18th minute of the second half, coming on for Raphael Veiga. About ten minutes later, he made a good play down the right and delivered the pass for Felipe Anderson’s stunner, Palmeiras’ third. In the 43rd minute, he provided the assist for Vitor Roque to score the fifth and seal the rout.

Allan’s numbers this season

Allan was promoted to Palmeiras’ first team at the start of this season. He was brought up quietly after aging out of the U-20s and was a pleasant surprise in the squad, being one of the standouts at the Club World Cup, finishing the tournament as one of the starters.

He lost a bit of space for a while, but has been regaining it after strong performances. Allan has appeared in Palmeiras’ last eight matches, starting one of them.

Palmeiras’ situation in the league

With the win over Bragantino, Palmeiras maintained a three-point advantage over Flamengo at the top. Verdão sits atop the table with 61 points, while Rubro-Negro, who beat Botafogo, are second with 58 points.

Palmeiras’ next match

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras Date: October 19, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

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