Palmeiras held by Vitória, Flamengo could pull away at the top | OneFootball

Palmeiras reached their third match without a win in the Brazilian Championship and may see Flamengo pull away at the top of the table. This Wednesday, Verdão only managed a goalless draw with Vitória in a match brought forward from the 37th round, which took place at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP).

What now?

With this result, Palmeiras remains in second place with 69 points, behind Flamengo, who have 71 and could extend their lead. The team from Rio faces Fluminense later this round. Vitória, meanwhile, remains in the relegation zone, in 17th place, with 36 points.

📋 Match summary

🟢⚪PALMEIRAS 0 X 0 VITÓRIA 🔴⚫ 🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (37th round) 🏟️ Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP) 📅 Date: November 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 39,080 fans 💰 Revenue: R$ 2,632,317.00 🟨 Yellow cards: Aníbal Moreno, Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras); Erick, Lucas Halter, Willian Oliveira, and Cantalapiedra (Vitória) 🟥 Red cards: Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Refereeing

Referee: Lucas Paulo Torezin (PR) Assistants: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Thiaggo Americano Labes (SC) VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR)

Goals

None

🟢⚪ Palmeiras Carlos Miguel; Bruno Fuchs, Murilo, and Micael (Felipe Anderson); Allan, Andreas Pereira, Raphael Veiga (Aníbal Moreno), Mauricio (Facundo Torres), and Jefté (Gustavo Gómez); Bruno Rodrigues (Vitor Roque) and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira

🔴⚫ Vitória Thiago Couto; Raúl Cáceres, Edu, Camutanga, and Lucas Halter; Ramon, Baralhas (Ricardo Ryller), Willian Oliveira (Dudu), and Aitor Cantalapiedra (Matheuzinho); Erick (Lucas Braga) and Renzo López (Renato Kayzer). Coach: Jair Ventura

How was the match?

First half

The teams had a lukewarm start to the first half. Palmeiras controlled the game and, before ten minutes, created good chances to score but failed in their finishing. Jefté, at two minutes, was blocked by the defense with a shot from inside the box. Allan had two chances: on the first, the goalkeeper anticipated and saved his cross-shot, and on the second, he sent it over the goal.

At 17 minutes, Verdão tried a set piece from a free kick, but again failed to create much danger. Vitória, on the other hand, had their first shot only at 22 minutes. Ramon sent the ball into the box and Renzo López headed over Carlos Miguel’s goal. The visiting team improved and, at 31, Cantalapiedra took a direct free kick and saw the Palmeiras goalkeeper punch it away.

At 35 minutes, Allan made a good run down the right, dribbled past three defenders, and crossed into the box. The ball deflected and Bruno Rodrigues couldn’t get there to finish.

Second half

Palmeiras came back for the second half with changes. Abel Ferreira brought on Felipe Anderson and Vitor Roque. At two minutes, Felipe Anderson sped down the left, shot low, and saw the defense clear. Soon after, Allan got past his marker and shot across goal for a save by Thiago Couto, who spilled the rebound at Raphael Veiga’s feet. The number 23, however, shot straight at the goalkeeper.

At six minutes, Flaco López headed weakly, no danger. Next, Vitória won the ball in attack, but Baralhas missed at the edge of the area. About ten minutes later, the red-and-black team attacked down the right and Cáceres shot across goal for a save by Carlos Miguel. Vitória pressed and, at 19, Baralhas shot firmly from the edge of the area but sent it over the goal.

Aníbal Moreno threatened at 22. The number 5 tried from distance, aiming for the top corner, and Thiago Couto stretched to save and prevent the Palmeiras goal. Minutes later, Allan shot at goal but sent a weak effort straight at the keeper. At 34, Verdão’s number 40 got a loose ball in the area, tried a bicycle kick, and almost scored. Soon after, Allan again received a cross from Felipe Anderson but headed poorly and sent it wide.

At 41 minutes, Facundo Torres received from Flaco López, flicked a header, and saw Thiago Couto stretch to tip the ball over the bar. In stoppage time, after a corner from Andreas Pereira, Gómez headed dangerously, the keeper saved, and the defense cleared. Finally, Felipe Anderson shot from the edge of the area, forcing Thiago Couto to palm it away.

Upcoming matches

Palmeiras

Palmeiras vs Fluminense Competition: Brazilian Championship (35th round) Date and time: November 22 (Saturday), 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)

Vitória

Sport vs Vitória Competition: Brazilian Championship (35th round) Date and time: November 23 (Sunday), 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Ilha do Retiro, Recife (PE)

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