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See live & upcoming matchesThe hosts struggled to find their rhythm after the early setback, pressing high but lacking the incision needed to break down a compact Palmeiras backline that sat deep and defended its lead with conviction. São Paulo's wide play offered occasional threat, forcing the away goalkeeper into a pair of sharp saves in the second half, yet a clinical edge was sorely absent in the final third when it mattered most.
Palmeiras, for their part, were content to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, with Arias a constant menace in transition and the midfield screen working tirelessly to protect the defence. The turning point arguably came midway through the second half when a promising São Paulo move broke down on the edge of the area and Palmeiras swiftly recycled possession to run down the clock.
The hosts threw bodies forward in stoppage time but the visitors held firm to take all three points. Think you could have predicted that early Arias opener? Head over to CalledItMate and test your instincts with the in-play prediction game across all the top fixtures.
