Palmeiras beat Barcelona-EQU 2-0 in Guayaquil last Wednesday for the third round of the Libertadores group stage. One of the highlights of Palmeiras’ victory was Raphael Veiga who was responsible for opening the scoring for the team. Thus, the player possesses an expressive brand with the Alviverde jersey.
According to the data of scorescore, Veiga is the midfielder with the most goals in the last three editions of the continental tournament. In 22 matches, including 19 as a starter, there were 12 goals, which required 126 minutes to score goals. Furthermore, in the period, he amassed 38 decisive passes, a 60% accuracy in dribbling (28/47) and 32 shots, of which 18 towards the opponent’s goal.
🔎 Raphael Veiga (27 years old) is the midfielder with the most goals scored in the last three editions of Libertadores! 🎯🎯
⚔️ 22 games (19 starter)
⚽️ 12 goals
⏰ 126 minutes to score
👟 32 shots (18 on target!)
🔑 38 decisive passes (!)
🔄 60% dribbling accuracy (28/47!)
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For Palmeiras, Raphael Veiga lifted the Copa Libertadores twice. The player also scored one of the goals in the final against Flamengo. Thus, in 2023, he looks to further expand his history with Palmeiras in the competition.
With the victory, Abel Ferreira’s men occupy second position, with six points, tied with Bolívar. In the next match of the tournament, Verdão will face Cerro Porteño, in a match that will take place on the 25th of this month, at 21:00 (Brasilia time), at the General Pablo Rojas stadium.
Source: Terra
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