Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Gremio 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Palmeiras
Palmeiras
2–1
FT
Gremio
Gremio
Apr 3, 2026

Palmeiras held off a late surge from Gremio to secure a 2-1 victory in the Serie A clash at Allianz Parque. Marlon Freitas was the hero for Palmeiras, scoring two goals, including the game-winner in the 72nd minute. The visitors briefly leveled the score through Carlos Vinicius in the 54th minute, but Palmeiras managed to hold on for the win, extending their unbeaten run in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Marlon Freitas scored twice for Palmeiras (44th and 72nd minutes)
  • • Carlos Vinicius equalized for Gremio in the 54th minute
  • • Pedro Gabriel received a yellow card for Gremio in the 40th minute
  • • Gustavo Martins was also booked for Gremio in the 74th minute
  • • Palmeiras secured their second consecutive win in Serie A

Lineups

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Carlos Miguel (G)
  • 4 Agustín Giay (D)
  • 3 Bruno Fuchs (D)
  • 26 Murilo (D)
  • 6 Jefté (D)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 8 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 40 Allan (M)
  • 18 Mauricio (M)
  • 11 Jhon Arias (M)
  • 42 José López (F)

Substitutes

  • 56 Arthur Gabriel
  • 7 Felipe Anderson
  • 19 Ramón Sosa
  • 15 Gustavo Gómez
  • 50 Luis Pacheco
  • 32 Emiliano Martínez
  • 45 Erick Belé
  • 48 Larson
  • 31 Luighi Hanri
  • 12 Khellven
  • 14 Marcelo Lomba
  • 30 Lucas Evangelista

Gremio

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Weverton (G)
  • 7 Cristian Pavón (D)
  • 6 Gustavo Martins (D)
  • 44 Viery (D)
  • 54 Pedro Gabriel (D)
  • 19 Erick Noriega (M)
  • 21 Tetê (M)
  • 5 Juan Nardoni (M)
  • 11 Miguel Monsalve (M)
  • 99 José Enamorado (M)
  • 95 Carlos Vinícius (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Francis Amuzu
  • 17 Dodi
  • 37 Gabriel Mec
  • 3 Wagner Leonardo
  • 22 Martin Braithwaite
  • 39 Tiaguinho
  • 50 Zortéa
  • 65 Riquelme Freitas
  • 47 Roger
  • 14 Marcos Rocha
  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 4 Walter Kannemann

Timeline

  1. Gremio
    40' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Gabriel

    Holding

  2. Palmeiras
    44' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Marlon Freitas · Assist: Andreas Pereira
  3. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Noriega · On: Dodi
  4. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Monsalve · On: Gabriel Mec
  5. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tete · On: F. Amuzu
  6. Gremio
    54' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Vinicius · Assist: Gustavo Martins
  7. Palmeiras
    67' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jefte · On: Arthur Gabriel
  8. Palmeiras
    71' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maurício · On: Felipe Anderson
  9. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. López · On: R. Sosa
  10. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Marlon Freitas
  11. Gremio
    74' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Martins

    Roughing

  12. Gremio
    76' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Enamorado · On: M. Braithwaite
  13. Gremio
    80' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Nardoni · On: Bernardo Zortea
  14. Palmeiras
    84' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Arias · On: Khellven
  15. Palmeiras
    84' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Allan Elias · On: Lucas Evangelista
  16. Gremio
    86' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Dodi

    Roughing

Match Stats

Stat Palmeiras Gremio
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 486 328
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.64 0.59
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 419 255
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 9 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marlon Freitas' first goal in the 44th minute gave Palmeiras the early lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The introduction of Jefte and Maurício in the 67th and 71st minutes helped Palmeiras weather Gremio's pressure and secure the victory