Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Fortaleza EC 4-1 in Serie A Clash

Palmeiras
Palmeiras
4–1
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Sep 21, 2025

Palmeiras showcased an impressive performance to defeat Fortaleza EC 4-1 in a crucial Serie A match. The game started with Raphael Veiga scoring from a penalty kick just ten minutes into play, setting the tone for Palmeiras' control. Despite Lucas Crispim's equalizing goal for Fortaleza at the 23rd minute, Andreas Pereira and R. Sosa helped Palmeiras regain and maintain their lead to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Palmeiras: 4 goals (Raphael Veiga, R. Sosa, Andreas Pereira x2)
  • • Fortaleza EC: 1 goal (Lucas Crispim)
  • • Penalty confirmed and scored by Raphael Veiga at the 10th minute
  • • Andreas Pereira's double from assists by Felipe Anderson and Jefte
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides with key impacts

Lineups

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 Weverton (G)
  • 4 A. Giay (D)
  • 3 Bruno Fuchs (D)
  • 13 Micael (D)
  • 6 Jefte (D)
  • 32 E. Martinez (M)
  • 40 Allan (M)
  • 17 F. Torres (M)
  • 188 Raphael Veiga (M)
  • 19 R. Sosa (M)
  • 18 Mauricio (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Carlos Miguel
  • 5 A. Moreno
  • 7 Felipe Anderson
  • 8 A. Pereira
  • 9 Vitor Roque
  • 11 Bruno Rodrigues
  • 15 G. Gomez
  • 22 J. Piquerez
  • 26 Murilo
  • 30 Lucas Evangelista
  • 42 J. Lopez
  • 52 Gilberto Junior

Fortaleza EC

Starting XI

  • 23 H. Leite (G)
  • 14 E. Mancuso (D)
  • 33 E. Britez (D)
  • 3 G. Avila (D)
  • 6 Bruno Pacheco (D)
  • 5 M. Pereira (M)
  • 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
  • 22 Yago Pikachu (M)
  • 91 Lucas Crispim (M)
  • 26 Breno Lopes (M)
  • 9 J. Lucero (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Brenno
  • 7 T. Pochettino
  • 11 Marinho
  • 16 Diogo Barbosa
  • 18 Deyverson
  • 20 Matheus Rossetto
  • 27 A. Bareiro
  • 28 d. S. Guilherme C.
  • 29 Rodrigo
  • 30 Pierre
  • 34 Gazal
  • 38 Lucca Prior

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    8' Palmeiras Var · Penalty confirmed
    F. Torres
  2. Palmeiras
    10' Palmeiras Goal · Penalty
    Raphael Veiga
  3. Fortaleza EC
    23' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Crispim
  4. Palmeiras
    57' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sosa · Assist: Micael
  5. Fortaleza EC
    58' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lucero · On: Deyverson
  6. Fortaleza EC
    58' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Crispim · On: Rodrigo
  7. Palmeiras
    70' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maurício · On: Vitor Roque
  8. Palmeiras
    70' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Allan Elias · On: Lucas Evangelista
  9. Palmeiras
    71' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Raphael Veiga · On: J. López
  10. Fortaleza EC
    74' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yago Pikachu · On: Marinho
  11. Fortaleza EC
    74' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Breno Lopes · On: T. Pochettino
  12. Palmeiras
    75' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Sosa · On: Felipe Anderson
  13. Palmeiras
    82' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Andreas Pereira · Assist: Felipe Anderson
  14. Fortaleza EC
    85' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Pereira · On: A. Bareiro
  15. Palmeiras
    86' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Micael

    Foul

  16. Palmeiras
    89' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Andreas Pereira · Assist: Jefte
  17. Fortaleza EC
    90'+1 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Brítez

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Palmeiras Fortaleza EC
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 68%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 8
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 464 243
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 10 5
xG 2.30 1.08
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 399 166
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Raphael Veiga's early penalty goal (10th minute) set the stage for Palmeiras' dominance.
  • ▸ Andreas Pereira's second-half brace (82nd and 89th minutes) sealed the victory despite Fortaleza EC briefly equalizing.