NP ratings: Flaco and Roque prove irresistible duo on Libertadores nights | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated River Plate-ARG 2-1 on Wednesday (17), in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores 2025. The goals for Verdão were scored by Gustavo Gómez and Vitor Roque.

Check out the ratings of Palmeiras players according to NOSSO PALESTRA

Weverton – 4.5

He didn't have to make difficult saves throughout the game and almost brought the opponent back to life with an unbelievable mistake. Then, he committed a childish penalty and was saved by VAR for offside. He wasn't at fault for the goal, but he gave the Argentines confidence for long-range shots.

Khellven – 7.0

In a world with a shortage of full-backs, Palmeiras found a rare gem. Great quality to attack and good sense to defend. Starter.

Gustavo Gómez – 8.5

He's not the Green Captain America for nothing. He opened the scoring with a header early on and didn't lose a single dispute in defense. Colossal.

Murilo – 6.5

He was secure alongside Gómez, playing seriously and ugly when necessary. Discreet and correct match.

Piquerez – 6.5

Closed the left corridor well and attacked when he had the chance. Physically, he is an aberration.

Aníbal Moreno – 7.5

Despite the early yellow card, great game. He owned the midfield in tackles and in the ball exit between the defenders.

Lucas Evangelista – 6.5

He almost scored a header shortly after the 1-0. The formation with three midfielders favors his game.

Andreas Pereira – 7.5

He fit like a glove on the team in every way. Finally, Verdão has a specialist in set pieces. He's not 10 or 8, the popular 'eight and a half'.

Felipe Anderson – 7.0

The early goal in favor kept him more in a wing role to help Piquerez on the left and he did well. Very tactically applied.

Vitor Roque – 8.0

Relentless. He runs, clashes, bothers and... scores! Impressive phase of Tigrinho, who is becoming the dream number 9 for Palmeiras fans.

Flaco López – 8.0

He needs to call the Argentina National Team and ask if they didn't return Messi to Palmeiras. Abel Ferreira now has a very talented left-handed midfielder of 1.90m.

Emiliano Martínez – 6.0

He replaced Aníbal Moreno to fulfill the same function and did the job even with the team more tired. He was unlucky to deflect the ball that resulted in the opponent's goal.

Raphael Veiga – 6.0

He was put on the field when the team was under pressure with the idea of holding the ball more, but he couldn't make a difference.

Facundo Torres – 6.0

He came on for the exhausted Vitor Roque to chase after the opponent in marking and did his best.

Allan – N/A

He came on in the final stretch of the game and is not rated.

Bruno Fuchs – N/A

He came on in the final stretch of the game and is not rated.

Abel Ferreira – 8.0

He found the team. More monumental performance than the Monumental de Núñez in the first half. He suffocated and ran over a River that is very strong at home. In the second half, the team got tired and retreated excessively.

WHAT NOW?

Palmeiras hosts River Plate next Wednesday (24) at Allianz Parque for the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Before that, Abel Ferreira's team faces Fortaleza on Saturday (20), at 9 pm (Brasília time) for the Brasileirão also at Allianz Parque.

Upcoming Palmeiras games

Palmeiras x Fortaleza – Brasileirão – 20/09 (Saturday), 9 pm (Brasília time)

Palmeiras x River Plate – Libertadores – 24/09 (Wednesday), 9:30 pm (Brasília time)

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