Richard Ríos, the talented Colombian national team midfielder at the service of Palmeiras, the new champion of Brazil, stood out in the last match against Esporte Clube Vitória, scoring the goal that secured the victory for his squad at the start of Brasileirão 2024.
This victory achieved at the Manoel Barradas Stadium, highlights not only the importance of Ríos for his teamalso its growing influence on Brazilian football under the technical direction of the Portuguese Abel Ferreira.
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Ríos’ goal came at a crucial moment in the first half, when the Colombian midfielder was attentive to a rebound inside the area to finish with his right foot and score the only goal of the match and thus seal his team’s first three points.
This is the player’s fourth goal with the Palmeiras jersey, a significant milestone considering his previous career in clubs such as Guaraní, Mazatlán and Flamengo. This success is not only a testament to his skill on the field, but also to the trust placed in him by Ferreira, who has found in Ríos a key player for his game scheme.
Despite having gone seven months without scoring, the midfielder has maintained his position as a relevant figure at Palmeiras, contributing significantly to both the club and the national team. His recent goal reaffirms his place as one of the emerging talents on the football scene.
The current moment of the 23-year-old player is a reflection of his hard work and dedication, both in Palmeiras and in the Colombian national team. While he continues to solidify himself as a fundamental piece for his team thanks to his most recent performance in the Brasileirão in which they begin the defense of the title achieved in the previous campaign.
The one born in Bello (Antioquia) played 67 minutes against Vitoria, who did not have former Atlético Nacional, Cristián Zapata, on the substitute bench. Ríos was one of the high points of Palmeiras with a rating of 7.4 with 87% in completed passes, according to the application records 365 Scores.
Since arriving at Palmeiras in March 2023, Richard Ríos has played a total of 71 matches in the competitionswith a record of four goals and two assists in 3,685 minutes on the court.
After starting on the right foot in the Brazilian championship, on the second day there will be a Colombian duel, since Palmeiras will receive a visit from Inter de Porto Alegre, in which striker Rafael Santos Borré playsthat since he put on the team’s shirt Colorado He has not been able to score in four games played in all competitions.
The meeting between Palmeiras and Inter de Porto Alegre is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 starting at 7:30 pm (Colombian time).
It is worth remembering that Palmeiras also had action in the Conmebol Libertadores by beating Liverpool of Uruguay during the week, which they beat 3-1 with scores from Aníbal Moreno, José López and Estevao, while the Charrúas went ahead on the scoreboard with a goal by Jean Rosso.
Richard Ríos’ team is part of Group F along with Liverpool, Independiente del Valle and San Lorenzo, with whom they tied on the first date of the Libertadores.
On Wednesday, April 24, Palmeiras will face the Ecuadorian team with which it shares the lead. This match will be played at the home of Independiente del Valle starting at 7:30 pm (Colombian time) with broadcast of Star+.
