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Brazil: Abel stumbles, Luís Castro wins against last-place team with comeback

Maisfutebol31 August 2026 at 08:30

Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Mirassol, a result that could allow Flamengo to close in on the Brazilian Championship standings. The draw represents a stumble for the Palmeiras team in the final stretch of the competition.

In the other featured match, Luís Castro's Grêmio beat Chapecoense 3-1 in a match that featured a comeback. The Grêmio team overcame the league's last-place team to secure the three points.

With this victory, Grêmio gained breathing room in the fight to remain in Serie A. The team now moves further away from the relegation zone, which represents important relief in the competition's landscape.

Chapecoense, which already occupied the last position in the table, remains in a delicate situation and continues firmly in the fight against relegation after yet another defeat.

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