Marlon Freitas and Maurício react to Palmeiras’ Choque-Rei win | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated São Paulo 3-1 on Saturday night (24th) at Arena Barueri in the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista, bouncing back in the competition after the heavy loss to Novorizontino last Tuesday (20th). Maurício, Flaco López, and Khellven scored for Verdão, while Bobadilha pulled one back.

With this result, Verdão wins its second derby of the season – having already beaten Santos 1-0 – and maintains a 100% record in derbies. The team also reclaims the lead, with 12 points from four wins and one loss. São Paulo, on the other hand, is in the relegation zone, sitting 15th with four points.

See what the Verdão players had to say

What now?

Palmeiras has reclaimed the lead, with 12 points from four wins and one loss. However, the team could be overtaken by Red Bull Bragantino, who have ten points, and Novorizontino, with nine, who play on Sunday (25th).

Verdão returns to the field on Wednesday (28th) at 7pm against Atlético-MG, in the opening round of the Brasileirão. In the Paulista, the next game is against Botafogo-SP, on Sunday (1st), in Ribeirão Preto.

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