From Gabigol to Veiga: top scorers in recent Palmeiras v Flamengo clashes | OneFootball

It's not new that Palmeiras and Flamengo are the main protagonists of Brazilian football. Since 2016, the teams have engaged in memorable duels and competed for Brazil's top titles. Next Sunday, the duo will face off in a decisive match in the fight for the top of the Brasileirão.

Gazeta Esportiva decided to recall the main scorers of the duel since the rivalry between the teams intensified.

Gabigol: 8 goals (Flamengo)

During this period, no player has scored more goals in matches between Palmeiras and Flamengo than Gabigol. The forward has found the net eight times against Verdão wearing the colors of the Rubro-Negro.

Among the most important goals are the one in the 2021 Libertadores final and three in the Supercopas (2021 and 2023). The other four goals were scored in the 2019 Brasileiro.

Gabigol celebrating Flamengo's equalizing goal against Palmeiras in the 2021 Libertadores final. (Photo: Alexandre Vidal / Flamengo)

Arrascaeta and Pedro: 7 goals (Flamengo)

After Gabigol, Arrascaeta and Pedro, also from Flamengo, appear as the second top scorers of the confrontation during this period, with seven goals each.

Six of the number 10's seven goals were scored in the Brasileirão (2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and one in the 2021 Supercopa. Meanwhile, the forward scored five in the national league (2020, 2021, and 2023), one in the 2024 Copa do Brasil, and one in the 2023 Supercopa.

Arrascaeta and Pedro celebrating the Uruguayan's goal in Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Palmeiras in the 2025 Brasileirão. (Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo)

Raphael Veiga: 6 goals (Palmeiras)

On Palmeiras' side, the main name is Raphael Veiga. In total, the number 23 has scored six goals in 17 games against Flamengo for the Palestra team.

The most remarkable, without a doubt, was the first goal of the 2021 Libertadores final, won by Alviverde. Of the other five goals, four were scored in the Supercopas (2021 and 2023) and one in the 2022 Brasileirão.

Raphael Veiga celebrating Palmeiras' first goal in the 2021 Libertadores final at the Centenario Stadium. (Photo: Cesar Greco / Palmeiras)

Deyverson: 3 goals (Palmeiras)

Another Palmeiras player who managed to stand out against the Rubro-Negro was Deyverson. The forward, who scored the title-winning goal in the 2021 Libertadores, has three goals in the duel.

The other goals occurred in Verdão's 2-0 victory over the Carioca rival in 2017, during the 34th round of the Brasileirão.

Deyverson's goal in the 2021 Libertadores final at the Centenario Stadium. (Photo: Cesar Greco / Palmeiras)

Have Flaco and Roque scored against Flamengo?

The attacking duo Vitor Roque and Flaco López are Palmeiras' main hope for goals in the duel. The number 9 has only one goal against Flamengo, scored in 2023 when he was still playing for Athletico-PR, in the Brasileirão, while number 42 has never found the net against the rival.

Vitor Roque and Flaco López after Palmeiras' fourth goal against Red Bull Bragantino at Allianz Parque, in the Brasileirão. (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

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