Raphael Veiga previews Palmeiras v Mirassol clash: "We need to stay sharp" | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training on Friday morning at the Football Academy, after the 2-0 victory over Santos at Allianz Parque. The team has already shifted focus and started preparing for the match against Mirassol, valid for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Midfielder Raphael Veiga, who came on in the second half of the derby and assisted Vitor Roque’s second goal, spoke about the positive result and highlighted the importance of this final stretch of the season.

“We know we can’t relax and rely on the advantage we have. We have some important games ahead and all the teams make things very difficult for us. I’m happy with the win against Santos, which, although they are in the relegation zone and fighting at the bottom, is a team that creates difficulties and has good players. Yesterday was not an easy game, and now it’s about preparing every day and for every match,” said the number 23.

“On Sunday we have another tough game against a team that hasn’t lost at home yet, so we need to be aware of that and go there highly motivated to keep winning and, in the end, achieve our main goal, which is the title,” he added.

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The player also recalled the match against Mirassol in the Paulista Championship, when Palmeiras won 3-2 with a goal from Allan in the 41st minute of the second half.

“We played against Mirassol in the Paulista Championship, it was a tough game, so much so that we managed to score a goal in the final minutes. In the Brasileiro, they haven’t lost at home yet, it’s a tough and well-coached team. So we need to be very focused, respect them like all other teams, compete, play a great game, and go after the three points,” he said.

Palmeiras’ Situation in the Brasileirão

With the win over Santos, Palmeiras not only remained at the top of the Brasileirão, but also opened up a three-point lead over Flamengo, the competition’s runner-up. Verdão reached 68 points, while the team from Rio has 65. Alviverde also achieved its third consecutive win across all competitions.

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