Gazeta Esportiva.com
·9 de febrero de 2026
Player ratings: Gómez leads Palmeiras to victory over Corinthians

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·9 de febrero de 2026

This Sunday, Palmeiras defeated Corinthians 1-0 in the seventh round of the Paulista Championship. The protagonist of the match was the defender Gustavo Gómez, who played a fundamental role in the Verdão's defense.
Palmeiras' performance at the Neo Química Arena was irregular. Playing away from home, the Alviverde faced pressure at various moments of the match but relied on a great performance from the defensive system, with Gómez, Murilo, and Carlos Miguel actively participating in the duel. Besides the defenders, Flaco López, who scored the only goal of the game, was another highlight for the Alviverde.
The midfield sector had a below-par performance, with the exception of Marlon Freitas, who played crucial defensive and playmaking roles.
The victory qualified Palmeiras and placed them in second place on the State Championship table, with 15 points. Now, Verdão heads into the last round aiming for the overall leadership of the Paulista Championship. The first place is held by Novorizontino, with 16 points.
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