Vitor Roque scores, Palmeiras held by Atlético-MG in opener | OneFootball

The Palmeiras debuted in the Brazilian Championship with a 2-2 draw against Atlético-MG on Wednesday night. Flaco López and Vitor Roque scored for Verdão, while Victor Hugo and Khellven (own goal) scored for Galo, in the first-round match that took place at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte (MG).

Table Situation

With this result, Atlético-MG and Palmeiras each have only one point.

📋 Match Summary

⚫⚪ ATLÉTICO-MG 2 X 2 PALMEIRAS 🟢⚪ 🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (1st round) 🏟️ Location: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (BH) 📅 Date: January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 25,770 💰 Revenue: R$ 1,381,907.88 🟨 Yellow cards: Alan Franco, Sampaoli, Alexsander, Renan Lodi, and Ruan (Atlético-MG); Mauricio and Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) 🟥 Red cards: Sampaoli (Atlético-MG)

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Goals

⚽ Flaco López (Palmeiras) ⚽ Victor Hugo (Atlético-MG) ⚽ Khellven (own goal, Atlético-MG) ⚽ Vitor Roque (Palmeiras)

⚫⚪ Atlético-MG Everson; Alan Franco, Ruan Tressoldi, Júnior Alonso, and Renan Lodi; Igor Gomes (Reinier), Maycon, Victor Hugo (Alexsander), and Bernard (Gustavo Scarpa); Dudu (Cuello) and Hulk. Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

🟢⚪ Palmeiras Carlos Miguel; Khellven (Giay), Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez (Arthur); Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan (Riquelme Fillipi), and Mauricio (Luighi); Ramón Sosa (Vitor Roque) and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira

How was the game?

First Half

Early on, Dudu broke away on the left after a play by Victor Hugo, took a shot from outside the box, and hit the Palmeiras defense. Palmeiras responded immediately with a counterattack by Allan, but Flaco López shot wide. At ten minutes, Hulk was launched by Everson, dribbled past Piquerez, set up the ball, and shot towards the goal, narrowly missing over Carlos Miguel's goal.

Palmeiras opened the scoring at 26 minutes. Andreas Pereira took a corner at the near post and sent it to Flaco López, who rose unmarked and headed it into the goal, leaving Everson with no chance. At 37, Hulk had a chance from a set piece but sent it far from the goal. Shortly after, Galo's number 7 received a good ball from Victor Hugo but shot weakly and wide.

Circling the Palmeiras area, Atlético-MG equalized at 43 minutes. Igor Gomes launched the ball into the area, Murilo let it pass, and Lodi shot but didn't hit it cleanly. The ball fell to Victor Hugo, who shot into the goal, sending it through Carlos Miguel's legs.

Second Half

The second half started lively. For Atlético-MG, Dudu took a shot from outside the box and posed a threat. In sequence, Allan set up Khellven, who crossed to Sosa in the area. The Paraguayan, however, took too long to finish, shot weakly, and saw Everson palm it away. At 12 minutes, Verdão pressed and almost extended their lead.

Flaco López set up Mauricio, who controlled in the area and attempted a volley, which was stopped by a good save from Everson. In sequence, Flaco tried from distance, forcing the goalkeeper to make another great save. Shortly after, Sosa set up Piquerez, and the full-back sent it very close to the post. Atlético-MG responded to the pressure and managed to turn the game around at 16 minutes with Cuello, after an assist from Everson. However, the play was annulled for offside after VAR review.

At 28 minutes, Gustavo Scarpa crossed into the area, Khellven tried to clear it and scored an own goal, giving Atlético-MG the lead. Shortly after, Galo had a free-kick near the area. Igor Gomes struck it against the defense, and on the rebound, Maycon shot low and sent it close to the goal. Carlos Miguel took the goal kick and sent it into the area for Vitor Roque, who shook off the marking, shot, and hit Everson. He got the rebound and sent it into the back of the net at 37.

In injury time, Carlos Miguel made a good save to ensure the draw.

Next Matches

Atlético-MG

Game: Pouso Alegre vs. Atlético-MG Date and time: January 31, 2026 (Saturday), at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) Competition: Campeonato Mineiro (6th round) Location: Estádio Manduzão, in Pouso Alegre (MG)

Palmeiras

Game: Botafogo-SP vs. Palmeiras Date and time: February 1, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Competition: Campeonato Paulista (6th round) Location: Arena NicNet, in Ribeirão Preto (SP)

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