Carlos Miguel shines as Palmeiras keep another Copa do Brasil clean sheet | OneFootball

In October, Palmeiras dealt with a defensively unstable period, conceding nine goals in five games, with six goals conceded in two consecutive matches. Abel Ferreira's team is regaining defensive solidity and in the 2-0 victory over Juventude, in the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship, they achieved their third game without conceding.

One of the standout names is goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. The goalkeeper took over as the starter for Palmeiras last month after Weverton suffered a fracture in his right hand.

Verdão's number 1 conceded six goals in his first two games (LDU and Flamengo), but did not let it affect him and made important saves in the last three matches where the team was not breached.

Against Juventude, for example, he made ten saves, with seven of them from shots inside the area. Bruno Rodrigues and Felipe Anderson scored the goals that secured Palmeiras' victory in Caxias do Sul.

The last time Palmeiras had a streak without conceding in the season was in August, when they remained unbreached in matches against Universitario-PER (4-0 and 0-0), in the Libertadores round of 16, Botafogo (0-1), and Sport (3-0), in the Brasileirão.

Carlos Miguel aims to extend his positive streak in the Palmeiras goal and will play his first derby wearing the Palmeiras jersey.

Palmeiras' Situation in the Brazilian Championship

With the victory over Juventude, Palmeiras reached 65 points and maintained their lead in the Brazilian Championship, one point ahead of Flamengo.

Next Game for Palmeiras

Palmeiras vs Santos Competition: Brazilian Championship (32nd round) Date and time: November 6, 2025 (Thursday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

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