Luís Castro Reflects After Defeat: “Numbers Don’t Lie”
Grêmio suffered a 2-1 loss to Palmeiras in Barueri on Thursday, April 2. The match counted for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.
Match overview
Palmeiras opened the scoring and Grêmio later drew level. The visitors then conceded again and left with a 2-1 defeat.
The team could not keep pace with Palmeiras during key moments. This result added pressure on Luís Castro’s side.
Castro’s reaction
Luís Castro reflected on the game after the final whistle. He emphasized the relevance of the statistics, saying, “Numbers Don’t Lie”.
Castro pointed to the team’s inability to sustain Palmeiras’ rhythm. He framed the result as a lesson to address.
Away form concerns
The loss was Grêmio’s fourth defeat away from home in five away matches in the championship. That run raises concerns about consistency on the road.
April has been congested for the squad, with nine fixtures on the calendar. The month began with a shaky start that the club must correct.
Looking ahead
The defeat arrives at the end of the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Grêmio will need quick adjustments to improve results away from home.
Filmogaz.com will follow developments as the team aims to regain momentum in the coming fixtures.
