Palmeiras Triumphs Over Juventude to Claim Solo Lead in Brasileirão
Palmeiras defeated Juventude 4-1 to take an isolated lead in the 2025 Brasileirão standings with 58 points, three ahead of Flamengo.
- • Palmeiras beat Juventude 4-1 in a postponed 12th-round Brasileirão match.
- • Goals came from Raphael Veiga, Bruno Rodrigues, Bruno Fuchs, and Felipe Anderson for Palmeiras.
- • Palmeiras leads the league with 58 points, three more than Flamengo in second.
- • Juventude remains in 19th place with 23 points after the loss.
Key details
On October 11, 2025, Palmeiras surged to a commanding 4-1 victory against Juventude in a rescheduled match from the 12th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro held at Allianz Parque, solidifying their position at the top of the league standings. Despite missing some key players, Palmeiras displayed impressive offensive prowess with goals from Raphael Veiga, Bruno Rodrigues, Bruno Fuchs, and Felipe Anderson. Juventude managed a late consolation goal by Rodrigo Sam but remained stuck in 19th place following the defeat.
The match started intensely, featuring a notable moment when a penalty awarded to Palmeiras was overturned after a VAR review. Raphael Veiga broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, and just before halftime, Bruno Rodrigues—making a strong comeback after knee injuries—added another goal. Early in the second half, Bruno Fuchs and Felipe Anderson extended Palmeiras' lead. Juventude's Rodrigo Sam scored in the 75th minute but it was insufficient to change the outcome.
With this win, Palmeiras advanced to 58 points, establishing a three-point lead over Flamengo, their closest challenger. Juventude remains at 23 points, still fighting to escape the relegation zone. Palmeiras will next face Red Bull Bragantino, while Juventude prepares to confront Fluminense.