Palmeiras repeat old mistakes, shaky defence vs Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Palmeiras started the 2026 season the same way they ended 2025: dealing with individual mistakes that cost them dearly. Against Atlético-MG, the Verdão ended in a 2-2 draw, in a match marked by decisive defensive errors — three of them directly resulting in the opponent's goals, with one being disallowed for offside.

Right from Galo's first goal, the Palmeiras defense showed a lack of attention. Murilo failed to clear the ball inside the box, and Carlos Miguel was beaten with the ball passing between his legs, allowing the team from Minas Gerais to equalize the match.

In the second dangerous play, which ended with a goal disallowed for offside, the origin was again an individual error. Khellven was beaten in the play, and the defense as a whole showed disorganization, allowing the opponent's finish. The offside call saved Palmeiras from being further behind on the scoreboard.

The third goal by Atlético-MG exposed the poor moment of the defensive sector. After another play on the side, Khellven ended up scoring an own goal, increasing Palmeiras' frustration and reinforcing the déjà-vu feeling for the fans.

Despite the problems at the back, the attack worked. Flaco López scored one of Verdão's goals, while Vitor Roque, showing opportunism, secured the draw and avoided a defeat right at the Brasileirão debut.

The result sends a clear warning to the coaching staff: if Palmeiras wants to compete for titles in 2026, they will need to quickly correct errors that have been known since last season. The repetition of individual mistakes is concerning and indicates that Verdão still has much to adjust to achieve the solidity that the fans expect.

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