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Palmeiras defeats Bahia to close gap on Flamengo

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Palmeiras defeated Bahia 1-0 at Nubank Parque during the 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Flaco López scored the decisive goal in the sixth minute, following a header from an Andreas Pereira corner. Despite the win, Palmeiras hit the woodwork three times during the ~~match.~~ match, though Bahia’s goalkeeper, Ronaldo, helped prevent a larger margin. The victory moves Palmeiras to 60 points, leaving them just one point behind leader Flamengo, who recently drew with Santos. Mathematical projections from UFMG show Palmeiras’s title probability has risen from 21.2% to 34.7%, while Flamengo’s chances have decreased from 76.7% to 63.8%. For Bahia, the loss marks their second consecutive defeat, leaving them at 46 points in sixth place and increasing the gap between them and the G-4 to four points. Manager Rogério Ceni noted the team’s difficulty in breaking through Palmeiras’s defensive lines and suggested potential lineup changes for their next match against ~~Mirassol.~~ Mirassol to improve offensive production. In commercial developments, Bahia SAF announced a two-year partnership with Brahma and Zé Delivery. The agreement includes a variable revenue mechanism where a percentage of purchases made through the Zé Delivery platform will be directed to the club. In broader league developments, Fluminense moved into third place after a 4-0 win over Coritiba. The upcoming 30th round is set to feature major derbies, including Palmeiras against Corinthians and Flamengo against Fluminense.

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