Palmeiras thrash Grêmio away, win Brasileirão U20 opener | OneFootball

The Palmeiras debuted in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship with a 5-2 victory over Grêmio on Friday afternoon. Erick Belé, Victor Gabriel (twice), Heittor, and Felipe Teresa scored for Verdão, while João Borne and Vini Ferraz scored for the gauchos, in a match that took place at the Airton Ferreira da Silva Stadium, in Eldorado do Sul (RS), for the first round of the national tournament.

The starting team of Palmeiras under-20 included three players who are also used in the professional team: defender Benedetti, midfielder Erick Belé, and forward Riquelme Fillipi.

Standings Situation

With this result, Verdão earns the first three points of the season and takes the lead in the competition. Meanwhile, Grêmio remains scoreless.

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🏆 Competition: Brazilian Under-20 Championship (1st round) 🏟️ Location: Airton Ferreira da Silva Stadium, in Eldorado do Sul (RS) 📅 Date: February 20, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 3 PM (Brasília time)

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Goals

⚽ Erick Belé, 3′ of the 1st Half (Palmeiras) ⚽ João Borne, 8′ of the 1st Half (Grêmio) ⚽ Victor Gabriel, 13′ of the 1st Half (Palmeiras) ⚽ Victor Gabriel, 38′ of the 1st Half (Palmeiras) ⚽ Heittor, 15′ of the 2nd Half (Palmeiras) ⚽ Vini Ferraz, 43′ of the 2nd Half (Grêmio) ⚽ Felipe Teresa, 52′ of the 2nd Half (Palmeiras)

Lineups

Grêmio: Gabriel Menegon; Vitor Ramon, Luis Eduardo, Bernado Tramontini, and Higor; Zortéa, Artur Júnior, and João Borne; Ryan, Jefferson, and Harlley. Coach: Fernando Garcia

Palmeiras: Kauan Lima; Luis Sabóia, Benedetti, Koné, and André Lucas; Coutinho, Ruan Yago (João Paulo), and Erick Belé; Riquelme Fillipi, Victor Gabriel, and Heittor (Antônio Marcos). Coach: Lucas Andrade

Upcoming Matches

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