Analysis: Palmeiras seize control after red card, olés in Choque-Rei | OneFootball

Palmeiras beat São Paulo, regained the lead in the Brazilian Championship, and is waiting for another rival to take the field this Sunday (13) for a chance to stay on top. If Flamengo fail to beat Corinthians at the Maracanã, Alviverde will end the round in first place.

Difficulties

Even with a reserve lineup, the opponent caused problems for Palmeiras in the first half. Giay and Arias, standouts on the right against LDU, were tightly marked, and Verdão only managed to take control of the match near the end of the opening half.

Red card changes the game

Osório made an unacceptable sliding tackle on Piquerez, and referee Rafael Klein sent the defender off after a VAR recommendation. The incident happened five minutes before the end of the first half, and shortly afterward Murilo opened the scoring at Nubank Parque.

All wrapped up

With the advantage on the scoreboard and on the field, the Choque-Rei was practically decided in the opening minutes of the second half. After a pass from Khellven, Vitor Roque appeared unmarked in the six-yard box to double the lead.

Dominance and olé

The rest of the second half saw a São Paulo side that never threatened, while Palmeiras stayed in control and managed the score. Flaco López missed a chance to add another, as did Vitor Roque. There was still time for the nearly 30,000 Palmeiras fans to chant olé at the end.

Youth academy and wingers

Besides the importance of the result, it is worth highlighting the introductions of Khellven and Arthur at right-back and left-back, respectively. Both played as wing-backs in a formation with three defenders (Murilo, Gómez, and Fuchs) and contributed well in attack.

Also noteworthy were the appearances of Luis Pacheco and Larson. The Academy graduates did well, gave good energy to Palmeiras’ midfield, and deserve more minutes on the pitch.

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