Palmeiras lose lead to Grêmio, Flamengo extend their advantage | OneFootball

Palmeiras lost to Grêmio, coming from behind, by 3-2 this Tuesday, in the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship, reaching their fifth game without a win in the competition. Facundo Torres opened the scoring for Verdão at Arena do Grêmio, and Amuzu equalized still in the first half. In the second half, Carlos Vinícius and William, both from the penalty spot, scored for the home team, while Benedetti pulled one back for the visitors.

Standings Situation

With this result, Palmeiras wasted the chance to close the gap to Flamengo, who drew with Atlético-MG and increased their lead at the top by one point. Verdão, therefore, remains in second place, with 70 points, five behind the team from Rio. Meanwhile, Grêmio climbs to tenth place, with 46 points.

📋 Match Summary

🔵⚫⚪ GRÊMIO 3 X 2 PALMEIRAS 🟢⚪

🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (36th round) 🏟️ Venue: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre (RS) 📅 Date: November 25, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 26,149 💰 Revenue: R$ 1,314,249.00 🟨 Yellow cards: Carlos Vinícius, Marlon, and Amuzu (Grêmio); Aníbal Moreno, Facundo Torres, Luighi, and Giay (Palmeiras) 🟥 Red cards: Giay (Palmeiras)

Refereeing

Referee: Sávio Pereira Sampaio (DF) Assistants: Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (PR) and Leila Naiara Moreira da Cruz (DF) VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)

Goals

⚽ Facundo Torres, 23′ 1st half (Palmeiras) ⚽ Amuzu, 47′ 1st half (Grêmio) ⚽ Carlos Vinicius, 15′ 2nd half (Grêmio) ⚽ William, 39′ 2nd half (Grêmio) ⚽ Benedetti, 47′ 2nd half (Palmeiras)

🔵⚫⚪ Grêmio Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann, and Marlon; Dodi (Cuéllar), Arthur, and Edenílson (William); Amuzu (Cristaldo), Carlos Vinicius, and Pavón (Alysson). Coach: Mano Menezes

🟢⚪ Palmeiras Marcelo Lomba; Giay, Benedetti, Micael (Riquelme Fillipi), and Jefté; Aníbal Moreno (Andreas Pereira), Emiliano Martínez, and Mauricio (Bruno Rodrigues); Facundo Torres (Allan), Felipe Anderson, and Ramón Sosa (Luighi). Coach: Abel Ferreira

How was the match?

Palmeiras takes the lead, but concedes the equalizer in the 1st half

Palmeiras had the first chance at four minutes. Sosa found Felipe Anderson, who shot on goal, but Wagner Leonardo deflected it out. Mauricio took the corner and Benedetti headed over Volpi's goal. At eight minutes, Mauricio played a good pass to Jefté, who shot across goal and sent it just wide. Grêmio had their first shot at 16 minutes. Pavón passed to Edenílson in the six-yard box, the midfielder shot, and Lomba made the save in the middle of the goal.

Verdão opened the scoring at 23 minutes. Sosa advanced down the left, delivered a good cross into the box and found Facundo Torres, who headed in unmarked to put the visitors ahead. At 32, Carlos Vinícius received at the edge of the box, played it left to Marlon, who shot but was blocked by Giay. Verdão had a chance from a set piece, but Felipe Anderson sent it over.

The team from Rio Grande do Sul had chances with Dodi, who was stopped by Lomba, and Arthur, who shot wide. Verdão responded at 43. Sosa carried the ball to the middle, shot across goal and sent it just wide of Volpi's right post. In stoppage time, Grêmio equalized. Wagner Leonardo flicked a header to the middle of the box after a throw-in and the ball fell to Amuzu, who was unmarked and finished first time to level the score.

Grêmio gets two penalties and turns it around in the 2nd half

Palmeiras had the chance to score a second at 11 minutes into the second half. Mauricio tried a shot from the left and was blocked by Dodi. In the sequence, Aníbal Moreno tried on the rebound but was stopped by Volpi. Minutes later, Palmeiras' number 5 committed a penalty on Carlos Vinícius. The referee was called by VAR and awarded the foul. From the spot, at 15 minutes, Carlos Vinícius scored and turned the game around for Grêmio.

Minutes later, Amuzu received from Carlos Vinícius, shot on goal, but was stopped by Lomba. Shortly after, Sosa shot on goal, with a deflection. In the sequence, the Tricolor from Rio Grande do Sul responded with Arthur, who went one-on-one with Lomba and saw the goalkeeper make a good save. At 25 minutes, Jefté crossed into the box, Facundo Torres sent it over and missed the chance to equalize.

At 34 minutes, Arthur was brought down by Giay in the box and the referee awarded a penalty on the field. Then, he went to VAR and gave a red card to the Palmeiras full-back. From the penalty spot, at 39, William extended Grêmio's lead. In stoppage time, Benedetti took advantage of Allan's cross and reduced the deficit for Verdão. Initially, offside was called, but VAR confirmed the Palmeiras goal.

Upcoming matches

Grêmio

Grêmio vs Fluminense Competition: Brazilian Championship (37th round) Date and time: December 2, 2025 (Tuesday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre (RS)

Palmeiras

Palmeiras vs Flamengo Competition: Libertadores (Final) Date and time: November 29, 2025 (Saturday), at 6:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estadio Monumental U, Lima (PER)

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