Flaco López ends league drought, Palmeiras win and stay clear top

And he finished first time to end his scoring drought in the Brasileirão in the 21st minute.

Attempts

Massa Bruta had more possession in the second half.

They were up against a Palmeiras side that preferred to wait for spaces rather than take control.

With the Libertadores in mind, Verdão’s coaching staff took off Allan and Flaco López as early as the 13th minute.

Which left the Argentine unhappy.

There was, for example, a "second round" between Carlos Miguel and Lucas Barbosa.

Once again won by the giant in green and white.

Bragantino’s pressure increased. But to no avail.

Palmeiras held firm to celebrate once more.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Red Bull Bragantino remain on 19 points. They are ninth.

On Sunday (3), their challenge will be against Chapecoense at Arena Condá.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, moved up to 32. And they now await the rest of the round to find out the size of their lead at the top.

They will next play in the league on Saturday (2). That is when they will face Santos at Allianz.

Both teams will have South American tournament commitments before that.

Massa Bruta will host River Plate on Thursday (30) in the Sudamericana.

Verdão, meanwhile, will visit Cerro Porteño a day earlier. A Libertadores match.

📸**Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras

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