Aníbal and Flaco respond after comeback vs São Paulo: "Celebrate early!" | OneFootball

The Argentine duo from Palmeiras, Aníbal Moreno and Flaco López, vented after the final whistle of the classic against São Paulo, which ended with a comeback victory for Palmeiras, 3 to 2, at Morumbis. After the 27th round match of the Brazilian Championship, the TV Palmeiras camera caught both of them leaving the field.

“Celebrate early, p….”, said Aníbal. “Celebrate early, go, go,” added Flaco, joking with the camera.

Both reported on Monday to the Argentine national team. They were called up by coach Lionel Scaloni to play in friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Thus, both Aníbal and Flaco will miss Palmeiras against Juventude next Saturday.

Palmeiras has an epic comeback at Morumbis

Palmeiras needed the victory to take the lead in the Brazilian Championship and almost saw the chance to reach the top position slip away. São Paulo, playing at home, opened 2 to 0 still in the first half with ease. But there were still 45 minutes ahead in which Verdão pursued the result.

With changes at halftime and during the second half, Palmeiras managed to reduce the deficit with Vitor Roque, at 25 minutes. Four minutes later, Flaco López scored the second and leveled the match. At 44, it was Sosa's turn to take advantage of the aerial ball and head in the goal that completed Palmeiras' comeback.

“One goal at a time”: Abel's speech in the locker room

The locker room talk was also recorded. In the conversation, Abel asked his players to stay calm and aim for one goal at a time.

“The first half, my friends, 2 to 0 for them. Now, 0 to 0, let's start the second half, okay? Let's win the second half. One goal at a time. We need to enter calmly and score just one goal to get back into the game. And then, God willing, go for the second, calmly. Understood? That's what we have to do and maintain control, at the back, the same thing,” said Abel in the locker room to the players.

Palmeiras' situation in the Brasileirão

With the 3 to 2 victory over São Paulo, Palmeiras took the lead in the Brazilian Championship, with 55 points. Verdão surpassed Flamengo, which lost to Bahia, and has one more victory and one less game than the Rio de Janeiro rival.

Next match

Palmeiras vs. Juventude (12th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: October 11, 2025 (Saturday), at 7 PM (Brasília time) Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

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