Palmeiras rally past Bragantino, stay top before Flamengo clash | OneFootball

The Palmeiras defeated Red Bull Bragantino 5-1 this Wednesday (15th), coming from behind, at Allianz Parque, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. Bruno Fuchs, Vitor Roque (twice), Felipe Anderson, and Flaco López scored the goals for Verdão, while the former Cria da Academia Jhon Jhon scored for Massa Bruta.

The result puts Palmeiras in a good position to face Flamengo. With 61 points, the team maintains a three-point lead over the Rio de Janeiro opponent – who reaches 58 with the victory in the classic against Botafogo. The leader and runner-up will face each other on Sunday (18th) at Maracanã. Even in case of defeat, Abel Ferreira's team remains the leader due to tiebreaker criteria.

The Palmeiras team achieved its eighth comeback in 2025, being the Serie A team of the Brasileirão with the most comebacks in the season – the second on the list is Fluminense, with five.

Exciting First Half

As expected, Palmeiras took the initiative at the start of the match and had two good chances with Piquerez and Vitor Roque, but were stopped by Lucão's good saves.

Red Bull Bragantino, on the other hand, even without ball possession, took advantage of the full-backs' escapes with balls lofted into the area. The team posed a threat with Lucas Barbosa and Thiago Borbas in plays down the flank with crosses.

At 35 minutes, Borbas headed inside the area and the ball hit Bruno Fuchs' hand. After a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty, converted by Jhon Jhon.

Palmeiras then launched into the attack and managed to equalize in the final moments of the first half, with Bruno Fuchs heading in.

All Normal in São Paulo

Palmeiras returned for the second half as they ended the first, with intensity. The good performance was crowned at 12 minutes, with another goal from Vitor Roque in this edition of the Brazilian Championship. He took advantage of a rebound from a Murilo shot and put it in the back of the net.

Bragantino no longer had the strength to react. And Palmeiras took the opportunity to increase the goal difference. At 27, Felipe Anderson capitalized on a play by Allan. The number seven adjusted the ball and struck with great skill into Lucão's corner.

Flaco López and Vitor Roque gave the final numbers to the duel. At 39, Flaco took advantage of a rebound from Roque's shot to just finish into the back of the net. Four minutes later, it was Allan's turn to make a good play again and assist Vitor Roque, who dribbled past three and sealed the score. 5 to 1.

And Now?

Palmeiras goes to 61 points with the victory. The team remains in the lead, followed by Flamengo, with 58 – both with the same 27 matches. The teams face each other at Maracanã next Sunday (18th), at 4 pm (Brasília time).

Match Details

Palmeiras 5-1 Red Bull Bragantino

Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)Date and time: October 15, 2025, Wednesday, 7 pm (Brasília time)Referee: Raphael Claus (SP) Assistants: Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) and Maira Mastella Moreira (RS)VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins (RS)Yellow cards: Murilo (PAL); Borbas, L. Barbosa, and Gabriel (RBB) Goals: Jhon Jhon (0-1, at 38/1H); Bruno Fuchs (1-1, at 50/1H); Vitor Roque (2-1, at 13/2H); Felipe Anderson (3-1, at 28/2H); Flaco López (4-1, at 39/2H); Vitor Roque (5-1, at 44/2H)

PALMEIRAS: Weverton; Giay, Murilo, Micael, and Piquerez; Bruno Fuchs (Anibal Moreno, at 15/2H), Andreas Pereira (Emi Martinez, at 32/2H), Raphael Veiga (Allan, at 15/2H), Maurício (Flaco López, at 32/2H), and Felipe Anderson (Sosa, at 32/2H); Vitor Roque. Coach: Abel Ferreira

RED BULL BRAGANTINO: Lucão; Hurtado, Pedro Henrique, Guzmán Rodríguez (Alix, at 27/2H) and Vanderlan; Gabriel (Sasha, at 27/2H), Eric Ramires, and Jhon Jhon; Juninho Capixaba (Praxedes, at 23/2H), Lucas Barbosa (Mosquera, at 15/2H), and Borbas (Fernando, at 23/2H). Coach: Fernando Seabra.

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