Grêmio fight back to beat Palmeiras, boost Flamengo in title race | OneFootball

Palmeiras even took the lead, but suffered a comeback in Porto Alegre

Grêmio started out losing to Palmeiras, but turned the game around and beat the São Paulo team 3-2 this Tuesday (25th), in Porto Alegre. With this result, the club from Rio Grande do Sul helped Flamengo in the fight for the Campeonato Brasileiro title.

At 24 minutes into the first half, Palmeiras opened the scoring with Facundo Torres. However, before halftime, Grêmio managed to turn things around in stoppage time, with a beautiful goal by Francis Amazu, a volley inside the box.

In the second half, Grêmio came back stronger and quickly completed the comeback. Striker Carlos Vinícius was fouled inside the box, and the referee awarded a penalty. He took the shot himself and put the hosts ahead 2-1.

Grêmio had another penalty in their favor in the second half, and Willian converted for the home team, making it 3-1. However, Palmeiras still had a late gasp, when Luis Benedetti pulled one back in the 51st minute.

DID IT HELP FLAMENGO?

Flamengo ended up drawing this Tuesday (25th) 1-1 with Atlético-MG, in Belo Horizonte. Bernard scored the first goal of the match at Arena MRV, and Bruno Henrique equalized in stoppage time of the second half. Thus, Mengo opened up a five-point lead over Palmeiras.

To become champion of the Campeonato Brasileiro, Flamengo now needs a win against Ceará. On the other hand, if Palmeiras draws or loses to Atlético-MG at Allianz Parque, Mengo secures the title even with a loss.

It’s worth noting that Cruzeiro is still in the running, with 68 points, and could overtake Palmeiras if they win this round. Thus, if the team from Minas Gerais draws or loses to Ceará, they will be out of the race for the trophy.

AND NOW, FLAMENGO?

Now, Flamengo puts the Campeonato Brasileiro aside and focuses on the Copa Libertadores. That’s because the red-and-black team faces Palmeiras on Saturday (29th), at 6pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Monumental, in Lima, Peru.

Thus, Coluna do Fla brings the most complete coverage on the internet for the final of the Copa Libertadores. Monica Alves, Rodrigo Lima, Léo José, and Simon Ledo will be following the decision live at Estádio Monumental, in Lima, with all the information.

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