Palmeiras beat São Paulo and bounce back in the Campeonato Paulista | 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 defeat against 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 remains 100% in derbies. The team also regains 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 the match report:

Eventful first half

The derby started at a high pace at Arena Barueri and it didn’t take long for the score to open. Just seven minutes in, Palmeiras pressed São Paulo’s ball out, Maurício forced a defensive error, Andreas regained possession and found the number 18 free to finish and make it 1-0.

The tricolor’s response was quick and came amid good attacking momentum. In the 12th minute, Enzo Díaz took a corner, Arboleda flicked it on with his head, and Bobadilla appeared in the six-yard box to tap it in, leveling the match. São Paulo continued to threaten and almost turned it around: Tapia was stopped by Carlos Miguel’s save in the 15th minute and, shortly after, shot wide in another good chance.

Even with fewer opportunities, Palmeiras remained efficient. In the 30th minute, a slick passing exchange through the middle ended with Sosa setting up Flaco López, who made no mistake and put Verdão back in front. In the closing stages of the first half, both teams created good chances, with Enzo Díaz and Flaco López, but the score remained 2-1 at halftime.

To seal the deal

São Paulo came back from the break exchanging passes, but Palmeiras was lethal in quelling the opponent’s momentum. In the 5th minute, Khellven carried the ball through midfield before passing it wide to Piquerez on the left, who crossed and found Flaco, who nodded it on and Khellven, with a header, extended the lead: 3-1.

Palmeiras took control of the game and conserved energy. Khellven, with a shot from outside the box, and Andreas had chances, but without danger. Abel Ferreira started making substitutions, which brought more energy to the team.

On his first opportunity on the pitch, Vitor Roque, in the 35th minute, picked up a loose ball, beat his marker and hit the post of goalkeeper Rafael. Three minutes later, Sosa, with a header, went close to the crossbar. São Paulo had only one chance in the 41st minute, with Marcos Antônio. 3-1 final score.

What’s next?

Palmeiras regained 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 match is against Botafogo-SP, on Sunday (1st), in Ribeirão Preto.

Match details

Palmeiras 2-1 São Paulo

Venue: Arena Barueri, Barueri-SPDate and time: January 24, 2025, Saturday, 6:30pm (Brasília time)Referee: Matheus Delgado Candançan (SP)Assistants: Neuza Ines Back (SP) and Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP)VAR: Thiago Duarte Peixoto (SP)Yellow cards: Khellven and Bruno Fuchs (PAL)Goals: Maurício (1-0, 8’ 1st half); Bobadilha (1-1, 13’ 1st half); Flaco López (2-1, 31’ 2nd half); Khellven (3-1, 5’ 2nd half).

PALMEIRAS: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Maurício, and Sosa; Allan and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira.

SÃO PAULO: Rafael; Mayk, Arboleda, Alan Franco, and Enzo Diaz; Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Bobadilla; Lucc, Luciano, and Tapia.

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