Palm trees e São Paulo They faced each other on Sunday, May 11 at the Barueri Arena. The victory in the classic came in the additions, of the feet of Vitor Roque. With the goal, Alviverde beat Tricolor 1-0 and resumed Serie A leadership with 19 points.
At 49 minutes, Vitor Roque made a big move. The player took Felipe Anderson’s rebound and sent to the bottom of the goal.
The bid was annulled by impediment in the field, but after checking VAR was confirmed.
Vitor Roque’s goal, who gave the victory to leader Palmeiras
– ⚽ (@dontespfutebol)
After analysis of the VAR, Vitor Roque’s goal validated in Palmeiras 1 x 0 São Paulo. The striker’s goal confirmed the victory in the last minutes of the derby. Lots of party at the celebration.
– GE (@Geglobo)
In the match, Verdon finished 15 opportunities. Sao Paulo, on the other hand, risked the goal only four times.
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Vitor Roque at Palmeiras
Before arriving at Palmeiras, Vitor Roque had a brief spell in European football. Hired by Barcelona in 2023, had few opportunities and was loaned to Real Betis, where he played 33 matches and scored seven goals. However, his stay in Europe was short, and the return to Brazil took place in 2025.
In February 2025, Palmeiras announced the signing of Vitor Roque with Barcelona for 25.5 million euros (approximately R $ 155 million), with a possibility of another 5 million euros in bonuses. The contract signed is valid until December 2029.
At Palmeiras, the striker has 15 games and three goals. He scored in important games such as Libertadores against Cerro Porteño, Paraguay, and in the classic against Sao Paulo.
Palmeiras Results
- 11/05 – Palmeiras 1 x 0 São Paulo – Brasileirão
- 07/05 – Cerro Porteño 0 x 2 Palmeiras – Libertadores
- 04/05 – Vasco 0 x 1 Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship
- 04/30 – Ceará 0 x 1 Palmeiras – Copa do Brasil
- 27/04 – Palmeiras 0 x 1 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
Next Palmeiras Games
- Palmeiras x Bolivar – 15/05 (Thursday) – 19h – Libertadores
- BRAGANTINO X PALMEIRAS – 18/05 (Sunday) – 18h30 – Brazilian Championship
- Palmeiras x Ceará – 05/22 (Thursday) – 7:30 pm – Brazil Cup
- Palmeiras x Flamengo – 25/05 (Sunday) – 16h – Brasileirão
Palmeiras classifications
- Brasileirão: 1st place
- Copa do Brasil: Third Phase (against Ceará)
- Libertadores: 1st place in Group G
