Palmeiras' performance was described as bureaucratic, with little presence in the opponent's area, slow passing, and consequently little danger. The team had 60% possession of the ball and 19 finalizations against eight from Internacional, but Matheus Cunha did not need to make any difficult defenses.
Abel Ferreira, the Palmeiras coach, opted to maintain Mauricio and Sosa as starters, and Flaco López and Vitor Roque on the bench. However, the team struggled to create scoring opportunities, with Allan and Arias failing to generate game on the sides.
The Internacional team defended well, with a line of five, and did not allow the Palmeiras team to be comfortable in the game. The Palmeiras team's inability to create scoring opportunities was evident, with Emiliano Martínez, Murilo, and Barboza often finding themselves one-on-one with Internacional's players.
The Palmeiras team's performance was criticized by Abel Ferreira, who stated that the team was "very below" their usual standards. The team's failure to secure points at home against Internacional is a concern, as it has now lost two consecutive home games, allowing their rivals to close the gap in the table.
Palmeiras' chances of winning the title have decreased to 50%, while Flamengo's chances have increased to 40%. The Palmeiras team will need to regroup and improve their performance if they are to maintain their lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro.