Palmeiras Dominates Vitória with a 5-1 Victory in Brasileirão 2026 Opener

Palmeiras secured a commanding 5-1 win over Vitória in their opening match of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro, showcasing a strong and effective performance at Arena Barueri. The match, held on February 4, 2026, highlighted Palmeiras' aerial prowess and tactical discipline under coach Abel Ferreira, which proved decisive against Vitória.

The scoring began with Murilo and Gustavo Gómez finding the net from set pieces, demonstrating Palmeiras’ strength in aerial duels. Maurício added a third goal after a well-coordinated move involving Andreas and Piquerez. Despite Vitória holding more possession in the second half, their attacking efforts were limited, producing only a consolation goal from Dudu. Palmeiras closed the match with late goals by Allan and Ramón Sosa to firmly seal the victory.

The match drew an attendance of 8,953 fans and generated revenue of R$ 263,547. This win not only gave Palmeiras their first three points in the Brasileirão but also placed them second in the league standings, behind Botafogo and Red Bull Bragantino. Their next fixture will be an eagerly anticipated derby against Corinthians in the Paulistão scheduled for Sunday.

In a related Brasileirão match on the same day, Grêmio thrashed Botafogo 5-3, with Carlos Vinícius scoring a hat-trick to propel Grêmio to fifth place. This parallel result underscored the competitive start of the season for the top Brazilian clubs.

Palmeiras’ dominant display combined pressure recovery from the start with incisive attacking play, reflecting well on Abel Ferreira's tactical approach. As Palmeiras gears up for the upcoming derby, their confidence and form appear strong after this emphatic victory.