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Palmeiras beat Remo 6-1 and remain three points behind Flamengo
Palmeiras beat Remo 6-1 in Brazil’s Serie A on Thursday, in the league’s 34th round.
The win took the team to 73 points, three behind leaders Flamengo, with four rounds remaining.
Palmeiras are also competing for a place in the Copa do Brasil final: they face Vasco da Gama away on Sunday in the second leg of their semifinal, having won the first leg 1-0.
They are scheduled to meet Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores final on November 28.
The team is pursuing trophies in three competitions, so its results could shape both the domestic title race and its cup campaigns.
Its next listed league match is against Cruzeiro on Wednesday.
Palmeiras beat Remo 6-1 on Thursday to stay three points behind Brazilian league leaders Flamengo.
The win left Palmeiras on 73 points, with four rounds remaining and Flamengo on 76.
Jhon Arias scored twice as Palmeiras went 4-0 up in the first half.
Flaco López and Felipe Anderson scored after the break, while José Welison scored Remo’s goal.
Palmeiras is also competing in the Copa do Brasil and will face Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores final on November 28.
- Who
- Palmeiras beat Remo.
- What
- Palmeiras won 6-1 in the Brazilian league and stayed three points behind Flamengo.
- When
- Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Nubank Parque, Palmeiras’ stadium in São Paulo.
- Why
- The result helped Palmeiras keep pace with Flamengo in the title race.
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Jhon Arias scored twice, Maurício scored once and Marcelinho put the ball into his own net as Palmeiras took a 4-0 lead.
José Welison scored Remo’s goal.
Flaco López scored Palmeiras’ fifth goal.
Felipe Anderson scored Palmeiras’ sixth goal.
Palmeiras is scheduled to face Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores final.
- Final score
- Palmeiras 6-1 Remo
- Palmeiras points
- 73
- Flamengo points
- 76
- Points gap
- 3
- Rounds remaining
- 4
- Copa Libertadores final
- Palmeiras vs Estudiantes, November 28
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What people are saying
We came in very well today, the goals came very naturally, which is what we have been trying to improve throughout the season. The coach has been working on our effectiveness; he keeps everyone motivated. Playing for Palmeiras means we have to be motivated every day, go out and give our maximum, because we are competing on all fronts.