Palmeiras ratings: who shone and who faltered in Brasileirão opener | OneFootball

Palmeiras made their debut in the Brazilian Championship with a 2-2 draw against Atlético-MG. Verdão took the lead, but then fell behind and later managed to equalize. Flaco López and Vitor Roque saved the team on a night marked by defensive errors.

Flaco López reached his fourth goal involvement of the season by scoring against Atlético-MG, opening the scoring. In five matches played, the Argentine has scored three goals and provided three assists. Starting against Galo, he was a standout for the team, with one goal, three shots, two key passes, four aerial duels won, and two tackles.



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Vitor Roque, on the other hand, scored his first goal of the year. The striker started on the bench, was brought on in the second half, and saved Verdão from defeat. The number 9 is still aiming to regain his starting spot alongside Flaco López and is being managed carefully after starting the season with an ankle sprain and knee pain.

Defense struggles

Palmeiras’ defense has become a point of concern. The team has already conceded eight goals so far. Murilo, who started in Fuchs’ place, slipped up on Atlético-MG’s first goal, while Khellven, although he almost provided an assist for Sosa (who missed the chance), underperformed and struggled with balls played in behind, in addition to scoring an own goal.

Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel conceded two goals, the first going through his legs, as happened against São Paulo. He even conceded another, but it was ruled out for offside. At the end of the match, however, the number 1 made a good save to at least secure a point.

Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Botafogo-SP vs Palmeiras Date and time: February 1, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30pm (Brasília time) Competition: Campeonato Paulista (6th round) Venue: Arena NicNet, in Ribeirão Preto (SP)

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