Palmeiras beat Vitória after two Vitória players receive red cards

In a 20th‑round Brasileirão match at Barradão, Vitória saw defender Cacá sent off at the 37th minute for a strong tackle on Jhon Arias. Within two minutes, teammate Luan Cândido was also shown a red card after a hand‑gesture incident, leaving the team with ten men.

Palmeiras took advantage, with Maurício scoring from outside the area at the 43rd minute, followed later by a second goal from Fabiano Souza that extended the lead. The expulsions forced Vitória coach Jair Ventura to reshuffle the defense, bringing on Zé Vitor for Emmanuel Martínez.

The match outcome positioned Palmeiras to increase its distance from league leaders Flamengo, depending on subsequent results.