Fluminense edges Palmeiras 3-2 in exciting Brasileirão clash

Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão began with Fluminense overcoming Palmeiras 3-2 at the Maracanã on Saturday. Fluminense's comeback featured a noteworthy second-half performance after trailing initially. Refereeing disputes marked the match, as did flaring tensions between coach Abel Ferreira and journalists. Athletico-PR and RB Bragantino concluded their match in a 1-1 draw, while São Paulo and Coritiba also ended with a 1-1 tie, resulting in São Paulo's ninth straight league match without a victory. Upcoming matches include Chapecoense vs Bahia, Vasco vs Santos, and Atlético-MG vs Grêmio on Sunday.

• 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — 📊 Updated Brasileirão table after the start of matchday 23