Facundo Torres Scores Early but Amuzu Secures Draw at Grêmio vs Palmeiras in Packed Arena
In an intense match at the Arena do Grêmio, the home team faced Palmeiras in the 36th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw on November 25, 2025. Facundo Torres scored for Palmeiras in the 23rd minute. Grêmio equalized with Francis Amuzu’s goal just before halftime.
Match Overview
Palmeiras, prioritizing their squad for the upcoming Libertadores final against Flamengo, fielded a largely reserve team. In contrast, Grêmio opted for a strong lineup to secure points and avoid relegation. The game started with Palmeiras dominating the early exchanges.
Key Moments
- 4 minutes: Felipe Anderson’s shot from outside the box forced a deflection from Grêmio’s defense.
- 8 minutes: Jefté attempted a cross-shot that narrowly missed the goal defended by Volpi.
- 16 minutes: Grêmio’s Edenílson had a significant chance, shooting directly at Marcelo Lomba after receiving a low cross from Pavón.
- 23 minutes: Facundo Torres opened the scoring with a header from Ramón Sosa’s precise cross.
- 32 minutes: Marlon’s shot inside the area was blocked, leading to a corner kick for Grêmio.
- 41 minutes: Dodi attempted a long-range shot, but Lomba made a great save.
- 47 minutes: The equalizing goal came from Amuzu, who capitalized on a corner and a header assist from Wagner Leonardo.
Teams’ Standings
After this match, Palmeiras maintained their position, second in the league with 71 points. They will travel to Lima to face Flamengo in the Libertadores final. Grêmio, now at 12th place with 44 points, continues their fight to avoid relegation after suffering a recent defeat to Botafogo.
The game displayed intense competition, and each team aimed to secure valuable points as the season neared its conclusion. The match ended in a draw, reflecting the competitive nature of both teams on the pitch.
