Vitor Roque shakes up Paulista in his first game for Palmeiras

Just 15 days ago he was playing his last minutes in the Real Betis shirt in the match in Getafe that ended with a 1-2 win for the Verdiblanco team. In these two weeks, Vitor Roque has experienced his departure from the Andalusian club, his quick transfer to Palmeiras and a presentation with controversial phrases. But there was still his debut. A debut that took place precisely in an important match, as the Verdao team played against Sao Paulo for a place in the final of the Paulista.

Vitor Roque shared the starting eleven with Estevao, who is signed by Chelsea and will soon join the Blues. Against them, a Sao Paulo team with old acquaintances from Europe: Oscar, Lucas Moura, Calleri... A hot match also in the stands between two neighbouring teams looking to reach the final. But the one who smiled was Vitor Roque.

After a very even first half, the Brazilian striker, already with the ‘9’ on his back, took advantage of a mistake by the rival goalkeeper to catch the ball inside the area. With his control he tried to get away from his defender and collided with Arboleda. The referee awarded a penalty. The Sao Paulo side protested strongly, believing that it was the attacker who went straight for the defender. Raphael Veiga made no mistake from 11 yards to give Palmeiras the lead.

In the second half, Vitor Roque left the field of play in the 75th minute, taking advantage of his discomfort to leave on a stretcher, but not before giving Oscar and Lucas Moura several glances as he smiled mischievously. He left the pitch to a standing ovation, helped by the medical services, before his team closed out a 1-0 win that will allow them to play in the Paulista final against Corinthians.