The lead in the 2026 Brasileirão is changing hands.
Thanks to two goals scored in the space of four minutes, Palmeiras are beating Athletico 2–0 at the Arena da Baixada this Saturday (17).
Mycael, the Furacão goalkeeper, found himself in the spotlight twice.
Verdão are currently moving ahead of Flamengo, who visit Bahia this Sunday (18).
Was Mycael at fault for both?
Even without the suspended Giay and Gustavo Gómez, and with Marlon Freitas and Arias rested, Palmeiras pushed the pace from the start.
And they took the lead after Maurício refused to give up on the ball and beat Mycael (6').
Athletico tried to respond.
But soon saw the deficit grow.
A foul committed by Gilberto led to Piquerez's goal.
The full-back caught the goalkeeper off guard with his free kick, finding the net in the 10th minute.
Was the Furacão goalkeeper at fault for both goals? Have your say!
How the table stands 📊
Palmeiras currently have 66 points.
Two more than Flamengo.
In third place, Furacão remain on 53.
Fluminense (51) are next and will host Santos.
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