Flaco and Roque eye return to scoring against the league’s weakest defence | OneFootball

The offensive duo formed by Flaco López and Vitor Roque is one of the main weapons of Palmeiras in 2025 and heads into the match against Juventude this Sunday at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi, aiming to find the back of the net again.

The forwards are experiencing a three-match goal drought, which includes both encounters against LDU in the Libertadores semifinals and the goalless draw with Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Championship.

The only direct contribution to a goal during this period was an assist from Vitor Roque in the 4-0 victory over the Ecuadorians, which secured Verdão a spot in the continental final.

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Overall, the duo has scored 40 goals this season (23 by Flaco and 17 by Roque) and is a key component of Palmeiras' attack. The expectation is that the team's strong offensive performance will resurface against an opponent that has struggled defensively.

Juventude has the worst defense in the Brazilian Championship, with 56 goals conceded in 30 rounds. The gap is significant compared to the second-worst defense in the tournament, Red Bull Bragantino, which has conceded 47 goals.

Leading the Brasileirão with 62 points, Palmeiras seeks to get back to winning ways after setbacks against Flamengo and Cruzeiro. For the match, Abel Ferreira will have almost the entire squad available, with the absences of Weverton, Paulinho, and Lucas Evangelista, while Piquerez returns after suspension.

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