Palmeiras faced Mirassol at Maião this Sunday (30), resulting in a 1-1 draw during the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
The first half was uneventful, but the excitement ramped up in the second half.
Leão Caipira took the lead with a goal from Carlos Eduardo, who headed in a perfect cross from Igor Formiga on the right.
After a determined effort, Verdão equalized through Maurício, who skillfully scored inside the box following an assist from Gustavo Gómez.
The match’s most contentious moment occurred in the final minutes.
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Referee João Vitor Gobi initially awarded a penalty for a tackle by Giay on Fernandinho, but after a VAR review, the decision was reversed.
In the closing minutes, Palmeiras pushed forward in search of a winning goal, leaving their defense vulnerable and creating a genuine risk of conceding a second goal to Mirassol.
🚦 Standings
As a result of the draw, Palmeiras now has 52 points, maintaining their position at the top of the Brasileirão, with a four-point lead over second-placed Flamengo, who has a game in hand.
Mirassol, who also have a game in hand, climbed to 25 points, escaping the relegation zone.
Verdão will return to the field on Wednesday (2), facing Santos at Vila Belmiro, holding a 3-0 advantage as they aim for a place in the semifinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.
Featured photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras
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