Palmeiras lose to Grêmio, still have slim Brasileirão hopes | OneFootball

With a completely modified team already thinking about the Libertadores final next Saturday (29) against Flamengo, Palmeiras was defeated by Grêmio 3-2 on Tuesday night (25) in Porto Alegre, during the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. Facundo Torres and Benedetti scored the goals for Verdão, while Amazu, Carlos Vinicius, and Willian scored for the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

The result, however, did not eliminate the mathematical chances of Verdão in the Brasileirão. With the draw between Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro, the difference between the Carioca team, the leader, and Verdão, in second place, increased to five points, but with two rounds to be played, meaning six points up for grabs. See below the article for the upcoming games and the table situation.

Surprise, but not so much…

Even with the reserve team, Palmeiras attacked Grêmio and started the match better, with more possession and volume than the opponent. At 23 minutes, Facundo Torres opened the scoring with a cross from Sosa.

Near the end of the first half, however, Grêmio started creating their chances and balanced the duel, while Verdão had chances but without danger. The cold shower, with Grêmio's equalizer, came in injury time. After a throw-in by Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo headed, and Amuzu scored with skill.

Nothing going right

Palmeiras started with less intensity than in the first half, continuing the rhythm in which the match ended in the initial 45 minutes. At 11, however, the first chance for Palmeiras: Maurício shot and was blocked by Dôdi.

At 15 minutes, the big play that changed the course of the match. Marcos Rocha crossed low, and Carlos Vinícius was blocked by Benedetti and Aníbal Moreno. The referee went to the video and awarded the penalty to Grêmio. Carlos Vinicius took it well and turned the game around.

Amazu and Allyson had the chance to score the third for the team from Rio Grande do Sul before 23 minutes. At 26, the best play for Palmeiras in the second half, when Jefté passed to Facundo, who alone, shot over the crossbar.

At 34, Grêmio sealed the victory. Cristaldo passed to Arthur, who shielded with his body and was fouled by Giay, who was sent off. Willian took the free kick well and increased the lead. In injury time, defender Benedetti scored: 3-2 final score.

And now?

Even with the defeat, Palmeiras remains alive in the Brazilian Championship race, as Flamengo did not beat Atlético-MG this Tuesday – a 1-1 draw. Now, Verdão remains stuck at 70 points in 36 games, against Flamengo's 75, with six points up for grabs in the last two rounds.

Verdão has gone five games without a win, with three losses and two draws. In the next round, on Wednesday (3), Verdão faces Atlético-MG away, while Flamengo hosts Ceará at Maracanã.

Before that, Palmeiras and Flamengo will face each other in the Libertadores final, this Saturday (29) at 6 pm (Brasília time), in Lima, Peru.

Match Details

Grêmio 3-2 Palmeiras

Location: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre (RS)Date and time: November 25, 2025, Tuesday, 9:30 pm (Brasília time)Referee: Savio Pereira Sampaio (DF)Assistants: Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (PR) and Leila Naiara Moreira da Cruz (DF)VAR: Marco Aurelio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)Yellow cards: Carlos Vinicius, Marlon, and Amazu (GRE); Luighi and Abel Ferreira (coach) (PAL)Red card: Giay (PAL)Goals: Facundo Torres (0-1, at 24/1T), Amuzu (1-1, at 48/1T), Carlos Vinicius (2-1, at 15/2T); Willian (3-1, at 34/2T); Benedetti (3-2, at 49/2T).

GRÊMIO: Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha (João Lucas, at 42/2T), Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann; Marlon, Dodi (Cuellar, at 30/2T), Arthur, Edenilson (Allyson, at halftime); Amuzu (Cristaldo, at 30/2T) Pavon (Willian, at halftime) and Carlos Vinícius. Coach: Mano Menezes

PALMEIRAS: Marcelo Lomba; Giay, Benedetti, Micael (Riquelme, at 26/2T) and Jéfte; Anibal Moreno (Andreas, at 33/2T), Emiliano Martinez, Maurício (Luighi, at 21/2T) and Felipe Anderson; Sosa (Bruno Rodrigues, at 20/2T), and Facundo Torres (Allan, at 33/2T). Coach: Abel Ferreira

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