Corinthians won the derby against Palmeiras with a goal from Yuri Alberto. The game was played at the NeoQuimica Arena and ended with a 2-0 win for Corinthians.

What happened?

Yuri Alberto scored an important goal in the game, but also had an unusual moment when he kicked a pig's head that was thrown onto the field.

The incident occurred when the game was still scoreless and Yuri Alberto tried to kick what he thought was a pillow, but it turned out to be a pig's head.

Why is this important for Corinthians?

The win for Corinthians over Palmeiras is important for the team, which is currently in 16th place in Serie A, with 11 points in 11 games.

StatisticValue
Position in Serie A16th
Points11
Games11
Last resultCorinthians 3-2 Sao Paulo (2026-05-10)
Next gamevs Internacional (away, 2026-08-02)

What comes next?

Corinthians needs to continue working to improve its position in the table and secure a spot in the playoffs.

The team's next game will be against Internacional, away from home, on August 2, 2026.