Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro in the Brazilian league. The Minas Gerais team scored first with Arroyo, but Felipe Anderson equalized with a great goal from outside the box.

What happened?

The game was marked by heavy rain and a heavy pitch. Palmeiras tried to control possession, but Cruzeiro took better advantage of the opportunities.

Why is it important for Palmeiras?

The draw keeps Palmeiras at the top of the Brazilian league, but leaves the competition for the top spot open with Flamengo. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-22 | Sao Paulo | 0-1 |

What's next?

Palmeiras will have an important game against Internacional at home on 2026-08-09. Currently, the team is in 2nd place in the table, with 76 points, 3 points behind leader Flamengo. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Points | 76 | | Wins | 23 | | Losses | 8 | | Goals scored | 66 | | Goals conceded | 33 |