Palmeiras picked up a vital three points in Matchday 4 of the Brasileirão, defeating Internacional 1-0 at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The result handed the Tricolor Gaúcho their first loss of the season and kept Palmeiras at the top of the league standings, thanks to a clutch goal by Facundo Torres.

Torres Delivers in the Second Half

The match was balanced for most of the first hour. Both teams struggled to create clear scoring opportunities, and defenses held strong. But in the 62nd minute, the deadlock was finally broken.

Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos won the ball near the sideline and sent in a sharp, low cross that swept across the penalty area. No one touched it—until Facundo Torres arrived at the far post. The Uruguayan timed his run perfectly and calmly placed the ball off the upright and into the back of the net.

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It was the decisive moment of the match. It was also another standout moment in what’s becoming an excellent run of form for Torres.

Building Momentum with Goals and Assists

This wasn’t a one-off performance. Torres had already registered two goals in the Campeonato Paulista earlier in the year. He also contributed an assist in the derby win over Corinthians just days before. Now, with three goals in total for Verdao, he’s becoming one of the team’s most consistent and impactful players.

His movement, timing, and composure in front of the goal are giving Palmeiras a reliable attacking edge. And his chemistry with teammates like Ríos continues to improve.

Palmeiras Stays on Top of the Table

With this win, Palmeiras remains at the summit of the Brasileirão, tied with Flamengo but showing no signs of slowing down. The team looks solid on both ends of the pitch and is gaining momentum at the perfect time.

Ending Internacional’s unbeaten start to the season sends a message. Palmeiras is here to compete—and with Torres in top form, they might just stay at the top.