With the victories over Cruzeiro and Cuiabá, Palmeiras added six points in a row and consolidated itself once again as vice-leader of the Brazilian Championship. This hasn't happened since the 12th round, when Alviverde was defeated 1-0 by Botafogo at Allianz Parque. Verdão currently has 37 points, 11 less than Glorioso, in first place.After nine rounds, Palmeiras is once again Botafogo's biggest competitor for the Brasileirão title
With the victories over Cruzeiro and Cuiabá, Palmeiras added six points in a row and consolidated itself once again as vice-leader of the Brazilian Championship. This hasn't happened since the 12th round, when Alviverde was defeated 1-0 by Botafogo at Allianz Parque. Verdão currently has 37 points, 11 less than Glorioso, in first place.