Serie A · Matchday 5: Vasco DA Gama beat Palmeiras 2-1. The match was played on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at Estádio São Januário (Rio de Janeiro); refereed by Savio Pereira Sampaio, Brazil.
J. Lopez 40' (Palmeiras) · Thiago Mendes 63' (Vasco DA Gama) · Cuiabano 74' (Vasco DA Gama)
After a 0-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Vasco DA Gama held 50% of possession against 50%, attempting 17 shots to Palmeiras's 8.
Shots on target read 6-3 and corners 9-5.
Substitutes: Daniel Fuzato, J. Rodriguez, Adson, Cuiabano, Matheus Franca, J. Rojas, Cauan Barros, Lucas Freitas, Brenner, C. Spinelli, M. Hinestroza, JP
Coach: Pedro Emanuel
Substitutes: Marcelo Lomba, Aranha, E. Martinez, Arthur Gabriel, Luis Pacheco, Lucas Evangelista, J. Piquerez, Allan Elias, A. Giay, Luighi, Larson
Coach: Ferreira Abel
Thiago Mendes (Vasco DA Gama) — named player of the match with a 8.3 rating.