Standout star carries Palmeiras past São Paulo | OneFootball

Jhon Arias decided the derby in the sixth minute with a precise right-footed finish from outside the box, as Palmeiras beat São Paulo 1-0.

Taking José Manuel Lopez's lay-off, Arias arrowed low into the bottom left from range to hand Verdão early control.

Moments later, he threatened again from distance, dragging a left-footer just wide (8.).

Arias then became the Porco's reference in transition, repeatedly receiving between the lines and carrying attacks up the pitch. His choices were secure and progressive, helping Palmeiras manage territory under pressure.

He finished with two attempts, 39 of 40 passes, six successful final third passes and nine recoveries, underlining how he linked moves and steadied the tempo when needed.

With Tricolor Paulista pushing their full-backs on, Arias' movement into the half-spaces gave Palmeiras an outlet and kept Soberano from compressing the game in central areas.

Verdão remain first on 19 points. Tricolor Paulista are second with 16. Verdão host Grêmio next. Soberano visit Internacional.

How high would you rate Arias' performance tonight?