Palmeiras hold firm away to RB Bragantino to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: RB Bragantino lost 1-0 to Palmeiras in Bragança Paulista. José Manuel Lopez settled it in the 21st minute, finishing left-footed from the centre of the box. After the restart Massa Bruta piled on pressure, but Carlos Miguel saved Isidro Pitta's header (70.). Braga had 19 attempts and 61.2% possession yet could not beat the goalkeeper who made four saves. Verdão stay top on 32 points and visit Cerro Porteño in the Libertadores next, while Massa Bruta drop from eighth to ninth and host River Plate in the Sudamericana.

Player of the Match: Carlos Miguel commanded his box with four saves and two high claims, repeatedly denying Braga during their second half barrage.

Stat of the Match: Carlos Miguel produced four saves, a steadying display as Verdão absorbed long spells without the ball.

Three Things We Learned: Massa Bruta attempted 19 shots and forced nine corners, reflecting their territorial control. Verdão's defence cleared 34 balls and won 73.3% of 15 tackles, showing organisation under pressure. Flaco Lopez scored with one of his two efforts, and Palestra remain leaders on 32 points.