Marcelo Lomba emotional after Palmeiras win: ‘I became a fan’

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·1 June 2026

Marcelo Lomba emotional after Palmeiras win: ‘I became a fan’

Palmeiras beat Chapecoense 1-0 this Sunday (31) at the Allianz Parque in the Brasileirão. One of the most memorable moments of the match came in the final play, when Bolasie missed a penalty kick.

Marcelo Lomba did not even need to make the save, as he watched the ball crash off the crossbar, securing the green-and-white side’s victory. His teammates’ immediate reaction was to run and celebrate with the goalkeeper, who once again showed his importance within Abel Ferreira’s squad, cementing himself as one of the group’s main leaders.

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SE Palmeiras goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba during the match against A Chapecoense F, valid for the eighteenth round of the Brazilian Championship, Série A, at Allianz Parque Arena. (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras/by Canon)

Lomba speaks!

In the mixed zone, the green-and-white goalkeeper, standing in for the suspended Carlos Miguel, spoke to the press and talked about the affection he has developed for Palmeiras over the past few years.

Throughout my career, I was always a starter for the teams I played for. I spent many, many years in that role. Here at Palmeiras, I have fewer opportunities, but one thing that makes me feel valued is the affection my teammates have for me and that Abel has for me. Even with all the experience I’ve built up, I still get emotional. Day-to-day life requires a lot of hard work. Every day you have to get up and put your ego and vanity aside. I’m happy for the win. I had been asking God for an opportunity to play at home, and everything worked out in a special way. I can only thank my teammates.

Lomba also highlighted the bond he has built with the club during his time at Verdão.

The most important thing is realizing that you are someone people care about. I’m very grateful to Palmeiras. I became a Palmeiras fan. I’ve been here for five years and I understood the weight of this shirt and its history. As I said, every day I go into the gym knowing I’ll have few opportunities, but I’m a competitive guy. I want to win and help others become better.

What now?

Palmeiras ends the first part of the Brazilian Championship with 41 points from 18 matches, compared to Flamengo’s 34, though Flamengo has a game in hand. That means Abel Ferreira’s team has already secured first place at the end of the first half of the season.

Now, Brazilian football will be paused until July 22 because of the 2026 World Cup, to be played between June 11 and July 19 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Verdão’s first match after the break will be against Coritiba, in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship — the clash that marks the end of the first half of the season. The tentative dates for the match are July 22/23. In the second half of the year, besides the Brasileirão, the green-and-white team will also compete in the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.