Match report
Palmeiras Defeats Fluminense 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Palmeiras
2–1
FT
Fluminense
Feb 26, 2026
Palmeiras secured a vital 2-1 win against Fluminense in the latest installment of the Brazilian Serie A. Goals from Vitor Roque via penalty and Allan Elias set Palmeiras on their way, while L. Acosta's effort late on could not save Fluminense from defeat.
Key Facts
- • Palmeiras 2-1 Fluminense in Serie A match
- • Vitor Roque scored a penalty goal at the 9th minute
- • Allan Elias added another for Palmeiras with an assist from J. López at the 13th minute
- • L. Acosta netted for Fluminense at the 40th minute, reducing the deficit to one goal
Lineups
Palmeiras
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Carlos Miguel (G)
- 12 Khellven (D)
- 15 Gustavo Gómez (D)
- 26 Murilo (D)
- 22 Joaquín Piquerez (D)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 8 Andreas Pereira (M)
- 40 Allan (M)
- 42 José López (M)
- 18 Mauricio (M)
- 9 Vitor Roque (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Agustín Giay
- 11 Jhon Arias
- 14 Marcelo Lomba
- 6 Jefté
- 3 Bruno Fuchs
- 56 Arthur Gabriel
- 48 Larson
- 50 Luis Pacheco
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 30 Lucas Evangelista
- 31 Luighi Hanri
- 19 Ramón Sosa
Fluminense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Fábio (G)
- 23 Guga (D)
- 4 Ignácio (D)
- 22 Juan Freytes (D)
- 13 Guilherme Arana (D)
- 5 Facundo Bernal (M)
- 8 Matheus Martinelli (M)
- 11 Jefferson Savarino (M)
- 32 Luciano Acosta (M)
- 90 Kevin Serna (M)
- 10 Ganso (F)
Substitutes
- 94 Otávio
- 7 Yeferson Soteldo
- 9 John Kennedy
- 35 Hércules
- 98 Vitor Eudes
- 6 Renê
- 3 Jemmes
- 2 Samuel Xavier
- 21 Igor Rabello
- 30 Santiago Moreno
- 39 Keven Samuel
- 15 Matheus Reis
Timeline
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8' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardFabio
Tripping
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9' Palmeiras Goal · PenaltyVitor Roque
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13' Palmeiras Goal · Normal GoalAllan Elias · Assist: J. López
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25' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Bernal · On: Otávio
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30' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardJ. Freytes
Holding
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34' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardMatheus Martinelli
Holding
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35' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardKhellven
Holding
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40' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalL. Acosta
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46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Acosta · On: Y. Soteldo
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59' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: J. López · On: J. Arias
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59' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Khellven · On: Agustín Giay
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61' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Serna · On: John Kennedy
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61' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: Hércules
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62' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardJ. Arias
Tripping
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69' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardIgnácio
Roughing
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70' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3Off: Andreas Pereira · On: Lucas Evangelista
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70' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: Vitor Roque · On: R. Sosa
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87' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5Off: Ganso · On: S. Moreno
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88' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardMarlon Freitas
Holding
Match Stats
| Stat | Palmeiras | Fluminense |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 90% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 309 | 559 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| xG | 1.28 | 1.13 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 255 | 503 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Palmeiras took an early lead with two goals in six minutes, courtesy of Vitor Roque's penalty and Allan Elias' effort
- ▸ Fluminense fought back with a goal by L. Acosta at the 40th minute but couldn't overturn Palmeiras' strong start