Flaco rescues Palmeiras, they beat Mirassol and bounce back
Palmeiras beat Mirassol 1-0 this Sunday (15th) in the sixth round of Brasileirão 2026.
This match marked Verdão’s return to Allianz Parque after playing at Barueri during the first months of the year.
Even playing at home, Palmeiras saw the inside team possess the ball from the start.
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However, Leão struggled to create plays and did not threaten goalkeeper Carlos Miguel.
Alviverde’s team, on the other hand, took the lead thanks to a left-footed strike from Flaco Lóez from outside the area.
After the break, the Argentine striker, who has scored nine goals and three assists in 17 games this season, had three more good chances to extend the lead but missed the target.
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With this victory, Palmeiras reached 13 points and took the lead in the Brasileirão.
Fluminense and São Paulo have the same points but a lower goal difference (7 x 6 x 4). However, the Tricolor Paulista still has one match to play in this round.
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Mirassol, on the other hand, lost for the first time in the championship and remained in 12th place with six points.
Verdão returns to the field on Wednesday (18) when they host Botafogo at Allianz Parque, while Leão faces Coritiba in Maião on the same day.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
