Palmeiras lose to Flamengo but stay top of the Brasileiro U17 | OneFootball

Palmeiras were defeated 2-1 by Flamengo this Tuesday (14) at Nubank Parque in the eighth round of the Brazilian U-17 Championship. The only goal for the Crias da Academia was scored by Caio Matheus.

Despite the setback, Verdão remain top of the competition with 18 points. So far, the team has recorded six wins and two defeats in eight matches, as well as 26 goals scored and 14 conceded. Palmeiras’ top scorers in the tournament are Ícaro, João França, Juan Ramos, and Thauan, all with four goals.

The defeat ends the team’s positive run in the competition, but it does not knock Palmeiras off first place. The side remains one of the favorites for the national title and is looking to win the trophy for the third time in its history.

Verdão lifted the Brazilian U-17 Championship trophy in 2022 by beating Grêmio 2-1 in the final, and were champions again in 2023 when they defeated São Paulo 3-0 in the title match.

In addition to their Brazilian Championship campaign, Palmeiras are also competing in the Paulista U-17 Championship. In the last round of the state competition, they thrashed Flamengo-SP 8-0 and now turn their attention to the clash against União Mogi, scheduled for Saturday (18) at 11 a.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Francisco Ribeiro Nogueira in Mogi das Cruzes.

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