Player ratings: see how Palmeiras stars scored in the win over Ceará | OneFootball

Palmeiras ended the year with a 3-1 comeback victory over Ceará, which was relegated. Abel Ferreira decided to rest his starting players for the season and fielded a mostly reserve team. Goals from Facundo Torres, Ramón Sosa, and Flaco López secured Palmeiras' triumph at Arena Castelão in the 38th round of the Brasileirão.

One of the highlights of the game was midfielder Larson, who got his first chance as a starter in the professional team. Trained in Verdão's youth academy, he showed quality in passing, completing 98% of them and 100% of long balls, which included his "almost assist" to Ramón Sosa, who missed the chance to score. In the second half, he took a dangerous shot from outside the area, sending it close to Ceará's goal.

Sosa, despite the missed goal, managed a good recovery in the game. The Paraguayan redeemed himself and scored Palmeiras' second goal from a free-kick in the second half. Additionally, he had three other decisive passes and an 88% pass completion rate. Mauricio, who had been underperforming for a long time in his appearances for Palmeiras, played a good game. The number 18 showed good movement and, especially in the second half, performed well in counterattacks.

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With Murilo and Gustavo Gómez on vacation, Bruno Fuchs was the starting center-back alongside Benedetti. Versatile in Abel's team, Fuchs played a good game, defensively solid and won several duels. Additionally, he provided the assist for Facundo Torres' goal, which leveled the match.

Flaco López, practically the only regular starter on the field, was responsible for sealing the score. The number 42 had an unremarkable first half but improved in the second, with more movement and appeared at the right moment to make it 3-1.

Palmeiras finished the Brasileirão with 76 points, achieving the best campaign of a runner-up in the Brazilian league's points system era.

Vacation and focus on 2026

With the end of the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras goes on vacation and will then focus on the 2026 season. In January, Verdão will debut in the Campeonato Paulista against Portuguesa, away from home, in a match scheduled for January 11.

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