Palmeiras extended their unbeaten streak against São Paulo.
Thanks to Arias’ goal, the Alviverde came out on top in the Choque-Rei this Saturday (21) at MorumBIS.
The 1-0 victory, valid for the eighth round of Brasileirão-2025, also put Verdão in the lead.
Now it’s 12 games without defeats for SPFC – with eight wins and four draws.
The only celebration for the Tricolor during this period was winning the 2024 Supercup on penalties.
Arias makes the difference
Palmeiras took the lead just six minutes in.
The Tricolor defense was drawn to the right, Flaco set up Jhon Arias, and he, facing a defense without ideal positioning, was lethal.
São Paulo had more ball possession in the first half. But they failed to produce quality chances before the break.
The best attempt came at 40′, after a ball steal by Calleri.
Abel’s team posed more danger.
São Paulo doesn’t take off
São Paulo continued to have even more possession.
But without being able to create real goal-scoring opportunities. They lacked, for example, inspiration.
Palmeiras, on the other hand, lost strength with the ball.
Roger Machado worked for more quality in attack.
And did not succeed. The Tricolor fell short in creation.
Abel’s team – who would be sent off by Daronco – celebrated at the rival’s home after a great start to the game.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
São Paulo stalled at 16 points, saw Fluminense reach the same score, but is still second thanks to a superior goal difference.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras reached 19 points. They became the isolated leader.
Both teams will only play again in April due to the break for the FIFA Date.
On the 1st, a Wednesday, SPFC will visit Internacional at Beira-Rio.
And on Thursday (2), Verdão will host Grêmio at Arena Crefisa Barueri.
Photo: Cesar Greco
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