Flaco López and Vitor Roque: 18 goals in Palmeiras’ last 12 games | OneFootball

Palmeiras found in Flaco López and Vitor Roque a partnership that changed the scenario of their attack in 2025. Since they started playing together, in the victory over Ceará, there have been 12 games and impressive numbers: 18 of the 27 goals scored by the team during this period came from the duo, that is, two-thirds of all offensive production.

Individually, Flaco's numbers confirm the best phase of his career. The Argentine reached 21 goals in the year, adding up Paulista Championship, Brazil Cup, Libertadores, Club World Cup and Brasileirão, and occupies the vice-artillery of Brazilian football in 2025. He is only behind Vegetti, from Vasco, who has 24 goals, and ahead of names like Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) and Germán Cano (Fluminense), both with 20.

Alongside him, Vitor Roque is also in a bright phase. With nine goals and four assists since he was lined up with Flaco, the young striker has already become a central piece of the alviverde offensive gear. His mobility and speed complement the Argentine's game vision, forming a duo of different styles, but highly compatible.

More than statistics, the partnership has given tranquility to Abel Ferreira. The coach, who throughout the season had to deal with injuries and changes of pieces, found in Flaco and Roque the assurance that, even in high-pressure games, Palmeiras will have enough strength to decide.

The moment of the attackers not only puts Palmeiras in a position to fight at the top of the Brasileirão table, but also reinforces confidence for the decisive stages of Libertadores.

And now?

With fewer games compared to the opponents, the team currently occupies the second place, with 52 points, behind Flamengo, with 54, and ahead of Cruzeiro, with 50. Cariocas, who will finish the round with one more game compared to Palmeiras, and miners, with two more games, face each other this Thursday (2), at Maracanã.

Verdão returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship next Sunday (5) against São Paulo, at Morumbis, for the 27th round of the national competition. The ball rolls at 4pm (Brasília time).

Upcoming Palmeiras games

São Paulo x Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 5/10 (Sunday), 4pm (Brasília time)

Palmeiras x Juventude – Brazilian Championship – 11/10 (Saturday), 7pm (Brasília time)

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