Gazeta Esportiva.com
·22 March 2026
Player ratings: Arias decisive as he leads Palmeiras to victory

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·22 March 2026

Palmeiras defeated São Paulo 1-0, this Saturday, at Morumbi, in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Arias was the main highlight for Verdão in the victory that secured the alviverde leadership.
Scorer of the winning goal, Jhon Arias was the main offensive reference for Palmeiras in the first half. Besides scoring, the Colombian also had 62 actions with the ball and a pass accuracy of 98%.
Another highlight for Palmeiras was the full-back Agustín Giay. Filling in for Khellven, the Argentine was the defensive standout for Verdão, with five tackles and five duels won.
On the other hand, Palmeiras had two players with little impact in the game: Emiliano Martínez and Felipe Anderson. Both players came on in the second half but had few actions with the ball.
With the victory, Palmeiras isolated themselves at the top of the Brazilian Championship. Verdão reached 19 points, three more than São Paulo and Fluminense, second and third place, respectively.
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