🎥 Arias wins it, Palmeiras extend SPFC’s drought, go top | OneFootball

Palmeiras extended their unbeaten streak against São Paulo.

Thanks to Arias’ goal, the Alviverde came out on top in the Choque-Rei this Saturday (21) right at MorumBIS.

The 1-0 win, valid for the eighth round of the 2025 Brasileirão, also put Verdão alone at the top of the table.

That makes it 12 games without defeat against SPFC – with eight wins and four draws. 

The only celebration for the Tricolor during this period was winning the 2024 Supercopa on penalties.

Arias makes the difference

Palmeiras took the lead just six minutes in.

The Tricolor’s defense was drawn to the right, Flaco played in Jhon Arias and he, facing a defense that wasn’t well positioned, was lethal. 

São Paulo had more possession in the 1st half. But they couldn’t create quality chances before the break.

Their best attempt came at the 40th minute, after Calleri won the ball back.

Abel’s team posed more of a threat.

São Paulo can’t get going

São Paulo started to have even more possession.

But still couldn’t create real goal-scoring chances. They lacked, for example, inspiration.

Palmeiras, on the other hand, lost some attacking strength.

Roger Machado worked for more quality up front.

But it didn’t work out. The Tricolor fell short in creativity. Carlos Miguel was only called into action on corner kicks. 

Abel’s men – with Abel himself being sent off by Daronco – celebrated at their rival’s home after a great start to the match. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

São Paulo stayed on 16 points, saw Fluminense reach the same tally, but are still second thanks to a better goal difference.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, reached 19 points. They are now the sole leaders. 

Both teams will only play again in April due to the break for the FIFA international window.

On Wednesday the 1st, SPFC will visit Internacional at Beira-Rio. 

And on Thursday (2nd), Verdão will host Grêmio at Arena Crefisa Barueri. 

Photo: Cesar Greco

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