Palmeiras beat Santos in season’s first Paulista derby | OneFootball

The Palmeiras defeated Santos 1-0 on Wednesday night (14th) at Arena Barueri, during the second round of the Campeonato Paulista, securing three important points in the first derby of the season and their debut as hosts in 2026. Allan scored the goal for Palmeiras.

With this result, the Verdão reached six points and took the lead in the competition, with two wins in two games, being the only team with a 100% success rate in the state championship so far. Find out how the match went.

First half: lukewarm but fast-paced

Despite the short pre-season of just over a week, Palmeiras and Santos played an active first half in the first derby of 2026.

Despite the activity, there were few clear opportunities on both sides, in a very foul-heavy game – in one of the fouls, Andreas Pereira injured his shoulder and was substituted at 12 minutes.

The only great opportunity for Santos came at 16 minutes when Lautaro Díaz headed the ball off Khellven's back. Palmeiras, being superior, occupied the offensive field but couldn't create great chances, yet took the lead: At 40 minutes, Allan found a good deep pass to Flaco López, who returned it for the youngster to push into the net and open the scoring. 1-0 at halftime.

Second half in pre-season rhythm

The second half had fewer chances than the first. Palmeiras started with a scare at 3 minutes, with a header from Flaco López saved by Gabriel Brazão. At 9 minutes, Lautaro took advantage of a mistake by Khellven and had a chance.

Both teams began making changes. Verdão introduced Vitor Roque, Luis Pacheco, and Luighi but couldn't regain momentum. Santos responded with Gabriel and Robinho Jr, but had few chances. Gabigol, at 35 minutes, controlled the ball at the edge of the area after a corner and attempted a shot, but the ball went far from the goal.

Palmeiras had a great chance to seal the game at 49 minutes of the second half. Vitor Roque led a counterattack after a Santos corner and exchanged passes with Luighi, who faced the goal but shot at Gabriel Brazão.

Santos responded. Robinho Jr forced Carlos Miguel to make a great save at 50 minutes, and on the rebound, Vini Lima missed. At 51 minutes, Miguelito tried from afar, and once again Carlos Miguel made a beautiful save. 1-0 final score.

And now?

Palmeiras reaches six points, with two wins in two matches – having already beaten Portuguesa in the first round of the competition – and takes the lead in the state competition. Santos, on the other hand, remains with three points, in eighth place.

Verdão will play again on Saturday (17th) at Arena Barueri, against Mirassol, for the third round of the Paulistão, at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).

Match Details

Palmeiras 1-0 Santos

Location: Arena Barueri, in BarueriDate and time: January 14, 2025, Wednesday, 7:30 PM (Brasília time)Referee: João Vitor Gobbi (SP)Assistants: Neuza Ines Back (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)VAR:   Adriano de Assis Miranda (SP)Yellow cards: Luighi (PAL); Igor Vinicius and Frias (SAN)Goals: Allan (1-0, at 41/1T)

PALMEIRAS: Carlos Miguel, Khellven, Murilo, Gómez, and Piquerez; Emiliano Martínez (Luis Pacheco, at 13/1T), Andreas Pereira (Larson, at 16/1T) and Raphael Veiga (Vitor Roque, at 13/2T); Riquelme Filipi (Luighi, at 30/2T), Allan (Erick Belé, at 30/2T) Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira.

SANTOS: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícus, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, and Escobar (Vini Lira, at 42/2T); Willian Arão (Zé Rafael, at 16/2T), João Schmidt, and Rollheiser (Miguelito, at 16/2T); Barreal, Thaciano (Robinho Jr, at 37/2T) and Lautaro Díaz (Gabriel, at 16/2T). Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

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