Palmeiras Strengthen Brasileirão Lead with 4-1 Win Over Juventude
Palmeiras defeated Juventude 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Brasileirão, showcasing resilience despite key absences.
- • Palmeiras defeated Juventude 4-1 in a rescheduled Brasileirão match.
- • Palmeiras leads the league with 58 points, three ahead of Flamengo.
- • Bruno Rodrigues scored his first goal since November 2023 after injury struggles.
- • Bruno Fuchs and Felipe Anderson also scored for Palmeiras.
- • Juventude remains in the relegation zone with 23 points.
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Palmeiras secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Juventude in a postponed match from the 12th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro held at Allianz Parque. This win extended Palmeiras' lead at the top of the league to 58 points, three points clear of Flamengo, with both teams having played 26 matches.
Despite being hindered by the absence of ten players due to the FIFA international window, Palmeiras displayed dominant and offensive football. Coach Abel Ferreira adapted by employing a hybrid role for Bruno Fuchs and relying on a talented midfield featuring Andreas Pereira, Felipe Anderson, Raphael Veiga, and Maurício. Palmeiras began strongly but faced a setback when a potential penalty was overturned by VAR.
Raphael Veiga opened the scoring in the 26th minute, finishing off a rebound following a Felipe Anderson shot. Bruno Rodrigues then doubled the lead with a header in the 43rd minute, marking his first goal since November 2023 after struggling with injuries. In the second half, Bruno Fuchs scored his first goal for Palmeiras with a header at the 48th-minute mark, assisted again by Veiga, followed by a goal from Felipe Anderson in the 55th minute.
Juventude, sitting second-to-last in the relegation zone with 23 points, managed a consolation goal late in the game via Rodrigo Sam, who deflected a free-kick from Nenê in the 75th minute. The match also provided debuts for young players Erick Belé and Luis Pacheco due to the spate of injuries affecting Palmeiras.
Looking ahead, Palmeiras will play host to Red Bull Bragantino on Wednesday, November 15, while Juventude will visit Fluminense at Maracanã Stadium on Thursday, November 16.