Palmeiras Take São Paulo Derby with Two Stunning Goals — and Two Chicken Heads
Palmeiras asserted dominance over their fiercest rivals Corinthians in the iconic São Paulo derby, claiming a 2–0 win at home in a match that had everything: goals, intensity, and bizarre fan theatrics.
The hosts settled the contest early. By the 19th minute, Joaquín Piquerez and Emiliano Martínez had each unleashed spectacular long-range efforts that found the back of the net, giving Palmeiras a commanding lead they would never surrender.
Serie A: Fixtures, Results & Standings
Despite boasting nearly double the possession, Corinthians failed to register a single shot on target — a stat that perfectly summed up their blunt attacking display. The loss adds to the pressure mounting on the São Paulo giants, who remain inconsistent in the early stages of the 2025 Brasileirão.
Two Goals, Two Chicken Heads
As if the football wasn’t spicy enough, the derby atmosphere was inflamed by an unusual fan stunt: two severed chicken heads were thrown onto the pitch by Palmeiras supporters — a pointed jab at Corinthians, whom they mockingly nickname "chickens" in Brazil’s rich tapestry of football rivalries.
Two goals, two symbolic gestures. It might be bizarre, but in Brazil, even derbies come with a dose of theatre.
With the win, Palmeiras strengthen their status as early title contenders, while Corinthians will be left to pick up the pieces — and perhaps duck the next poultry-themed provocation.
2025, Brazil - Serie A
Palmeiras - Corinthians 2:0 (2:0)
Goals: Piquerez, 14 (1:0); Martínez Em., 19 (2:0)
Palmeiras: Weverton; Fuchs B. (Giay A., 46); Gómez Gu.; Piquerez; Murilo; Martínez Em.; Felipe Anderson; Ríos (Moreno An., 62); Estêvão (Paulinho F., 77); Vitor Roque (López José, 77); Torres Fa.
Bench: Marcelo Lomba; Rocha; Vanderlan; Micael; Mauricio; Luighi
Yellow Cards: Ríos 22; Weverton 27; Martínez Em. 31; Gómez Gu. 38; Fuchs B. 45; Micael 56
Corinthians: Donelli; Matheuzinho; Ramalho; Bidu M. (Romero Án., 46); Cacá; Raniele (Hugo Ferreira, 46); Bidon; Martínez J.A. (Hector Hernandez, 77); Depay; Yuri Alberto; Carrillo A.
Bench: Léo Mana; Tchoca; Santana Al.; Torres Fe.; Maycon Barberan; Charles M.; Ryan de Lima; Talles Magno
Yellow Cards: Ramalho 4; Martínez J.A. 23; Depay 27; Yuri Alberto 27; Matheuzinho 67
