Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Santos in an electrifying Clássico da Saudade during the 2026 Brasileiro Série A, played at Allianz Parque on May 2, 2026. The Verdão fought back after falling behind, securing an important point in the competition.

The match began with high intensity, and it was Santos who opened the scoring. Benjamín Rollheiser found the net in the 26th minute of the first half, putting the Peixe ahead and challenging the Palmeiras squad to react in front of their home crowd.

In the second half, Palmeiras intensified their pressure in search of an equalizer. The Alviverde's persistence paid off in the 64th minute when Flaco López, one of the team's standout players, scored the goal that leveled the score at 1-1, igniting Allianz Parque.

Palmeiras' lineup featured names such as Carlos Miguel in goal, the defensive solidity of Murilo and Gustavo Gómez, and the creativity of Andreas Pereira and Lucas Evangelista in midfield. The team, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, demonstrated resilience in pursuing the result.

The final minutes were marked by intense contention, with both teams pushing for a victory. Referee Raphael Claus had his work cut out for him controlling the emotions of the derby, even issuing a yellow card to Palmeiras' Luis Pacheco in stoppage time.

With this result, Palmeiras maintains its strong campaign in the 2026 Serie A, holding a record of 10 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, accumulating 33 points. Santos, on the other hand, records 3 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, totaling 15 points in the standings.

The 1-1 draw reflects the intensity of the clash between Palmeiras and Santos, one of the biggest derbies in São Paulo football, where the sharing of points seemed fair given the performance of both teams.