Gustavo Gómez rues trophyless season, shows off award | OneFootball

Captain and main defensive reference for Palmeiras in recent years, center-back Gustavo Gómez took to Instagram to lament a titleless season for Verdão. The Paraguayan reflected on the year and projected that 2026 will be a better year for the club, players, and fans. 

In addition, Gómez took the opportunity to show his followers the award he received from the Troféu Mesa Redonda, celebrated this Monday on TV Gazeta. 

  See this photo on Instagram   A post shared by Gustavo Gomez (@gustavogomez462)

“2025 was a season full of learning for all of us. We knew it would be an unusual year for Palmeiras, with the Club World Cup and a major squad overhaul, and despite the obstacles, we managed to fight for the titles. Unfortunately, we didn’t win any, but we keep our heads held high and remain very hungry,” said Gómez on his Instagram. 

“We know our potential and I am convinced that 2026 will be a much better year. Big clubs feed on achievements and we want to have another historic season for the club, always counting on the support of the green-and-white fans,” he concluded. 

Gustavo Gómez, with the Troféu Mesa Redonda award – Photo: Publicity / @gustavogomez462

Great year with Paraguay

However, Gustavo Gómez’s season was not only about disappointments. The defender celebrated a great year with Paraguay, which qualified for the World Cup after a 16-year absence. 

“With my national team, it was also an intense year and, with the help of my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone dedicated to the team, we managed to take Paraguay to the World Cup after a long time. It was an indescribable pride, we fulfilled a childhood dream and next year we want to achieve even more,” said Gómez. 

In 2025, Gustavo Gómez played 53 matches for Palmeiras, scoring six goals and providing two assists. 

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