Match report
Palmeiras Defeats Sao Paulo 1-0 in Serie A Clash
Sao Paulo
0–1
FT
Palmeiras
Mar 22, 2026
Palmeiras triumphed over Sao Paulo with a solitary goal from J. Arias in the 6th minute at the Allianz Parque. Despite Sao Paulo's efforts to equalize, they could not find the back of the net against a resilient Palmeiras defense.
Key Facts
- • J. Arias scored the winning goal for Palmeiras in the 6th minute
- • E. Diaz received a yellow card for Sao Paulo in the 23rd minute
- • Sao Paulo made three substitutions in the 46th minute
- • Palmeiras had multiple yellow cards including Andreas Pereira and Marlon Freitas
- • Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras' coach, was shown a yellow card in the 69th minute
Lineups
Sao Paulo
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 19 Lucas Ramon
- 28 A. Franco (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 13 E. Diaz (D)
- 16 D. Bobadilla (M)
- 94 Danielzinho (M)
- 8 Marcos Antonio (M)
- 80 Cauly (M)
- 10 Luciano (F)
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Carlos Coronel
- 2 R. Toloi
- 4 Matheus Doria
- 5 Robert Arboleda
- 11 Ferreira
- 17 Andre Silva
- 33 Luan Silva
- 42 Maik
- 46 Pedro Ferreira
- 18 Wendell
- 14 G. Tapia
- 29 Pablo Maia
Palmeiras
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Carlos Miguel (G)
- 4 A. Giay (D)
- 15 G. Gomez (D)
- 26 Murilo (D)
- 22 J. Piquerez (D)
- 8 Andreas Pereira (M)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 40 Allan Elias (M)
- 18 Mauricio (M)
- 11 J. Arias (M)
- 42 J. Lopez (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Marcelo Lomba
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 3 Bruno Fuchs
- 32 E. Martinez
- 19 R. Sosa
- 9 Vitor Roque
- 56 Arthur Gabriel
- 30 Lucas Evangelista
- 12 Khellven
- 6 Jefte
- 31 Luighi
- 48 Larson
Timeline
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6' Palmeiras Goal · Normal GoalJ. Arias · Assist: J. López
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23' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardE. Diaz
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43' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardAndreas Pereira
Tripping
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45'+4 Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardCarlos Miguel
Delay of game
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46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Franco · On: R. Arboleda
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46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Diaz · On: Wendell
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46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: Cauly · On: G. Tapia
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50' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardMarlon Freitas
Roughing
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60' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: Maurício · On: Felipe Anderson
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60' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Andreas Pereira · On: Lucas Evangelista
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63' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3Off: Marlon Freitas · On: E. Martínez
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69' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardAbel Ferreira
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76' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: Allan Elias · On: R. Sosa
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76' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5Off: J. López · On: Vitor Roque
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79' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardAbel Ferreira
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80' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Bobadilla · On: André Silva
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81' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardE. Martínez
Foul
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84' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardWendell
Roughing
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84' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5Off: Luciano · On: Ferreira
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90'+6 Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardAndré Silva
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 82% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 544 | 337 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 2 |
| xG | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 474 | 276 |
| Shots Inside Box | 0 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Arias' early goal in the 6th minute set the tone for Palmeiras' defensive strategy
- ▸ Sao Paulo's inability to capitalize on their possession in the second half contributed to the final result