Gustavo Gómez hails Weverton after draw: ‘Man of the match’ | OneFootball

Gustavo Gómez acknowledged Weverton’s decisive performance in the 0-0 draw between Palmeiras and Grêmio this Sunday (20), at Arena do Grêmio, in the Brazilian Championship.

The Palmeiras captain pointed to his former teammate as the main reason for the scoreless result. Palmeiras controlled the match, had 29 shots and hit the post twice, but could not get past the Grêmio goalkeeper.

— To be completely honest, to sum it all up, the name is Weverton. He was outstanding, had an incredible game — Gómez told Premiere.

Weverton made important saves in both halves. In stoppage time of the second half, the goalkeeper came up twice in the same play to deny Palmeiras a goal and secure a point for Grêmio.

Gómez highlights Weverton’s legacy at Palmeiras

Beyond his performance in Porto Alegre, Gustavo Gómez emphasized Weverton’s importance in Palmeiras’ recent history. The two shared the squad during one of the club’s most successful periods.

The goalkeeper played for Verdão between 2018 and 2026 and won 12 titles. His main trophies include two Copa Libertadores titles, two Brazilian Championships and one Copa do Brasil.

Gómez said his former teammate left a legacy on and off the field. According to the defender, the affection the squad still has for him is tied both to his sporting performances and the way Weverton related to the players during his time at the club.

The goalkeeper transferred to Grêmio at the start of 2026. This Sunday’s meeting was his first against Palmeiras since leaving.

Palmeiras need to improve their finishing

Despite acknowledging Weverton’s performance, Gómez said Palmeiras need to make better use of the chances they create. Verdão ended the match with 72% possession, 29 shots and 13 efforts on target.

Marlon Freitas and Vitor Roque hit the crossbar in the first half. Weverton also made saves from headers by Gómez and Vitor Roque, in addition to denying goals from attempts by Andreas Pereira, Maurício and Sosa.

For the captain, there is no solution other than putting in the work during the break from matches. Part of the squad will leave for duty with their respective national teams, while the remaining players will stay at the Academia de Futebol.

Palmeiras reach 57 points in the Brasileirão

With the draw, Palmeiras reached 57 points and remained in second place in the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo started Sunday on the same number of points, but with one more win, and were still to face Red Bull Bragantino in the 28th round.

The result prevented Alviverde from temporarily taking the lead. The team, however, extended their unbeaten run in the Brasileirão to four matches.

After the break for the international window, Palmeiras’ next match will be against Bahia on October 8.

Frequently asked questions

What did Gustavo Gómez say about Weverton?

Gustavo Gómez named Weverton as the standout player in the draw and highlighted his former teammate’s decisive performance.

How many shots did Palmeiras have against Grêmio?

Palmeiras finished the match with 29 shots, 13 of them on target.

When will Palmeiras play their next match?

Palmeiras will return to action on October 8 against Bahia in the Brazilian Championship.

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