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Fluminense edges Palmeiras 3-2 in exciting Brasileirão clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Fluminense edges Palmeiras 3-2 in exciting Brasileirão clash

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•Fluminense beats Palmeiras 3-2 at the Maracanã
•Athletico-PR and RB Bragantino draw 1-1
•São Paulo and Coritiba end in a 1-1 draw
•São Paulo has not won in nine consecutive matches
•Upcoming matches include Chapecoense, Vasco, and Atlético-MG

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

What they're saying

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Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off this Saturday (15).In the first match of the day, Fluminense came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-2 at the Maracanã.The match featured refereeing contr...
— Yahoo Sports

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