Palmeiras Reinforces Home Dominance in Tight Victory
If you’re following the Brasileirão closely, you know how tough Allianz Parque can be for any visiting team. Palmeiras showed why once again, squeezing past Grêmio with a 1-0 win on July 26, 2025—a result that keeps them on a hot streak and gives their home fans plenty to cheer about.
The evening’s only goal came in the 73rd minute, and it had all the elements fans love. It wasn’t just a tap-in—Facundo Torres finished off a move that started with Maurício’s calm pivot in midfield and got its final sparkle from Giai’s well-aimed cross. Torres’s knack for finding space between defenders didn’t just win the game, it underlined why Palmeiras can count on him in the big moments.
It’s not just this season, either. History tilts in Palmeiras’ favor: they’ve won a whopping 21 of 32 meetings with Grêmio on their turf, and their all-time record against the Tricolor Gaúcho isn’t close—31 victories against only 16 defeats in 73 clashes. The goal tally leans to Palmeiras, too (105-75). No wonder the home fans were singing long after the final whistle.
Key Performers and Tactical Shifts
Palmeiras leaned into a wide game plan that Grêmio found hard to crack. Palmeiras kept stretching play down the left with Piquerez—now securely part of their future after renewing his contract to 2030—and on the right with Giai, whose crossing kept Grêmio defenders guessing. Maurício, meanwhile, quietly dictated the midfield tempo, locking down the middle and linking attacks with little fuss but big impact.
None of this would matter without an alert attack. Facundo Torres roamed across the front with sharp movement, confusing Grêmio markers and finally pouncing at the perfect time. He’s quickly becoming the player others look to for game-winning moments.
For Grêmio, though, it was a rough evening. Missing key defenders João Pedro (out with a fractured ankle) and Rodrigo Eli (nursing an ACL injury), their backline always looked a tackle short. It showed: Volpi, their keeper, saw more action than he’d like as Palmeiras attacked with intent, especially in the second half. Even with possession in the closing stages, Grêmio just couldn’t find a way through. Their midfield lacked that extra imagination needed to open up a defense as tight as Palmeiras’s.
The injuries don’t just change the starting eleven—they leave holes in Grêmio’s tactical setup, making it harder for them to stick to their usual structure. While their possession late in the game made for tense moments, it rarely looked like turning into goals.
Fans at home got coverage via YouTube streams, complete with play-by-play from Rogerio Assis. Social media lit up as Grêmio supporters aired their disappointment—and Palmeiras fans had plenty of reason to make some noise of their own.
This win gives Palmeiras valuable breathing space in the Brasileirão standings, while Grêmio head back to the drawing board. With defensive injuries and a stubborn goal drought, their coaching staff has a lot to think about before the next round.
