Palmeiras held by Bragantino in Brasileiro Sub-20 final first leg | OneFootball

Palmeiras U20 drew 1-1 with Red Bull Bragantino in the first leg of the Brazilian Championship final in the category, this Wednesday (20), in Bragança Paulista-SP. Erick Belé scored the goal for Verdão, with a header, after a free kick by Gilberto at 23 minutes of the first half.

With the best campaign, Palmeiras will decide the title at home. The return game will be next Tuesday (26), at 9 pm, at Allianz Parque. Lucas Andrade's team is unbeaten at home in the tournament, with 12 wins in 12 games, and is seeking its fourth Brazilian U20 title, after conquests in 2018, 2022, and 2024.

In the U20 Brazilian Championship, Verdão has 16 wins, four draws, and two losses in 22 games, with 50 goals scored and 24 conceded. Erick Belé and Riquelme Fillipi are the team's top scorers, with nine goals each. This is Palmeiras' fourth consecutive final, which has been in six decisions in the last eight editions of the tournament.

In addition to the Brazilian Championship, the team competes in the U20 Paulista. After thrashing União São João 5-0, Palmeiras will face Sertãozinho in the second phase of the state championship, with home and away games, deciding at home.

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