Analysis The numbers behind the result
Palmeiras' numerical advantage decisive in lopsided rout
Palmeiras' 4-0 victory was emphatically deserved after Vitoria played 53 minutes with nine men, with the visitors' 1.43 xG slightly underperforming their actual tally while Vitoria managed just 0.49 xG from 10 shots. The hosts' two first-half red cards (Caca 37', Luan Candido 40') destroyed any tactical balance — Palmeiras monopolised 68% possession and completed 91% of their 508 passes, compared to Vitoria's 32% possession and 71% pass accuracy.
The goalscorers told the story: Mauricio's 45+1' opener and Jhon Arias' 70th-minute strike (both assisted) were followed by a rare Fabiano own goal (45+6') and an unassisted Ramon Sosa effort (84'). Palmeiras' 16 total shots included five on target, while Vitoria's three shots on goal all came from outside the box. The numerical mismatch defined the contest — Palmeiras played 87% of the match against a side with at least two fewer players.