Palmeiras player ratings: who impressed or disappointed vs Mirassol

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·16 de março de 2026

Palmeiras player ratings: who impressed or disappointed vs Mirassol

The Palmeiras defeated Mirassol 1-0 last Sunday night thanks to a goal by Flaco López. The match marked Verdão's debut at Allianz Parque in 2026, after replacing the synthetic turf, a project that took about four months. The forward was the standout player for the team in the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship, alongside the defensive sector, which remained unbreached.

Flaco López seemed well adapted to the new field at the Palmeiras stadium and was the best player of the match. Besides the goal, he had two more chances in the second half but ended up missing them. The striker opened the scoring in the first half with a beautiful shot after an assist from Mauricio.

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The midfielder, who returned to the starting lineup after missing out due to an injury to his left foot, played well. He took advantage of Flaco's flick after a pass from Gómez and returned it perfectly for the striker to shoot from outside the box, putting Verdão ahead.

Palmeiras – Mirassol Live Score

With Palmeiras tiring, the team struggled mainly in the second half and relied on their defensive solidity to keep a clean sheet. Even with changes on the flanks, Verdão managed to secure their defense. Bruno Fuchs made an important clearance at the end, and Carlos Miguel saved Palmeiras from a draw twice.

While Andreas Pereira had a below-par game, including in set pieces, which had been one of his strong points, Marlon Freitas performed well. Verdão's number 17 stood out with his through balls, and in one instance, he set up Flaco López to score, but the striker shot wide.

Palmeiras' Position in the Table

With the victory over Mirassol, Palmeiras reached 13 points but couldn't reclaim the lead. Verdão remains in second place, behind São Paulo, who defeated Red Bull Bragantino and stays at the top with 16 points.