Palmeiras HubPalmeiras showed strength in the first inter‑season match by beating Mauaense 4‑0 on Wednesday (07/01). Paulinho opened the scoring and added a second goal, while Heittor, Riquelme, Fillipi, Luighi and Allan completed the rout. Coach Abel Ferreira led the side, marking his return to the bench.
How did the match unfold?
In the first half, Abel lined up Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Bruno Fuchs, Koné and André Lucas; Andreas Pereira, Coutinho and Paulinho; Belé, Victor Gabriel and Heittor. The Verdão dominated possession and created several chances but only converted twice. In the second half, the lineup changed: Kaique (replaced by Marcelo Lomba), João Gabriel, Murilo, Benedetti and Arthur; Luis Pacheco, Felipe Anderson and Allan; Riquelme, Filipi, Felipe Teresa and Luighi. The shift added more speed to the attack, resulting in four goals.
Who returned to the club?
Besides Abel, midfielder Marlon Freitas reappeared after a leave to handle personal matters. Right‑back Agustín Giay, who was with the Argentine national team, also underwent medical exams and performance assessments at the Health and Performance Center, but did not play. Both were cleared to train, indicating they can rejoin daily routines.
What’s Palmeiras’ schedule?
Palmeiras has another test scheduled for the week against Primavera. The official return to competition is set for July 23, 21:30, against Coritiba at Couto Pereira, in the Brasileirão. Currently, the Verdão tops the league with 41 points, keeping alive its run in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil round of 16.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Training date | 07/01/2024 |
| Result | 4‑0 |
| Paulinho’s goals | 2 |
| Brasileirão position | 1st (41 pts) |
Why does this test matter?
The match serves as a barometer for physical and tactical preparation before the calendar resumes. The presence of players who were absent adds depth to the squad, allowing Abel to experiment with different combinations. The offensive display, especially from Paulinho, suggests the attack is in sync, a key factor for the decisive fixtures ahead.
What’s next?
With the upcoming game against Primavera, the coach will have the chance to test the new system and assess the integration of the returning players. The focus now is to maintain the consistency shown in training and translate that rhythm into results in official matches, particularly in the continental competitions awaiting the Verdão.
