Palmeiras player ratings: Flaco-Roque duo shine in win over Santos | OneFootball

Palmeiras won the classic against Santos 2-0 last Thursday at Allianz Parque, during the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The duo ‘Flaco-Roque’ shone in the attack, as did the duo Gustavo Gómez and Bruno Fuchs in defense.

Despite Vitor Roque's decisive power, Flaco López was the most participative player for Palmeiras in the game. He constantly asked for and received the ball, with many sprints and offensive constructions. It was he who made the individual play and assisted the ‘Tigrinho’ for Verdão's first goal.

Vitor Roque, on the other hand, showed not only a lot of determination but also technical quality and skill in both goals. In the first, he dribbled past Brazão and completed the goal. In the second, he sped up, invaded the penalty area, and lobbed the Santos goalkeeper.

Another standout duo was Gustavo Gómez and Bruno Fuchs. The two Palmeiras defenders made crucial interceptions, both on the ground and in the air, and were essential in stopping potential Santos counterattacks. Both played a very secure match.

The players who stood out a bit less were Emiliano Martínez and Ramón Sosa. The Uruguayan did the basics and did not compromise, while the Paraguayan made some poor decisions and failed to continue some plays in the attack.

Standings Situation

With the result, Palmeiras not only maintained the lead in the Brasileirão but also opened a three-point advantage over Flamengo, the runner-up in the competition. Verdão reached 68 points, while the team from Rio has 65. The Alviverde also achieved its third consecutive victory across all competitions.

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