Palmeiras three Brasileirão games without a win, pressure on v Flamengo | OneFootball

Palmeiras have gone three consecutive matches without a win in the Brazilian Championship. Abel Ferreira’s team remain at the top of the table, but they are seeing Flamengo close the gap with each round, and the two clubs will face each other next Saturday (23) at the Maracanã.

Winnable matches

Leaders of the Brasileirão, Palmeiras had what looked like a dream run of fixtures. Abel’s team faced Santos at Allianz Parque and Remo away from home. Both teams were going through unstable periods and were in the Brasileirão relegation zone. Verdão failed to beat either of them, drawing both matches after falling behind on the scoreboard.

On top of that, they had goals disallowed late in both matches. One from Allan against their rivals from the Santos coast, and one from Bruno Fuchs against the team from Pará.

Pressure on the lead

Palmeiras will go into the match at the Maracanã under pressure, with the possibility of losing the top spot to the Rio club before the break for the World Cup, which begins in 25 days in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

In a press conference after the match against Cruzeiro this Saturday (16), Abel Ferreira avoided talking about the match.

What now?

After going three matches without a win in the Brasileirão, Palmeiras return to action in the competition next Saturday (23), against Flamengo at the Maracanã. It will be a direct clash for the top spot.

Before that, Verdão take the field against Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday (20) at Allianz Parque. Alviverde are top of their group in the continental competition.

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