Since arriving at Palmeiras, Bruno Fuchs and Richard Rios have become key players in the squad managed by Abel Ferreira. The defender—on loan from Atletico-MG, with whom he won the Campeonato Mineiro twice—found the ideal environment at the 'Verdao' to build his confidence and take on a leading role. Meanwhile, Rios, who started in Colombian futsal and was honed in Brazilian football—in the youth ranks of Flamengo—established himself as one of the most effective midfielders on the continent before his move to Benfica. Data from BeSoccer shows how both players helped build Palmeiras' consistency in the Copa Libertadores in recent years.

Bruno Fuchs is on a remarkable run in the competition. The defender currently holds the record for the most consecutive wins on the pitch in the Libertadores, with nine straight victories in his last appearances. He only missed three matches in this campaign, notably the draw against Universitario and the loss to Liga de Quito, reinforcing the perception that the team performs better when he is on the pitch. Before this season, Fuchs had played 11 Libertadores matches, with seven wins, one draw, and three losses. He now has a record of 16 wins, one draw, and three losses—outstanding figures for a defender on the rise.

Behind Fuchs are Estevao, Richard Rios, Ivan Pillud, and Kevin Minda, all with five wins and their streaks still active. In the case of Rios, his time in the tournament was marked by consistency and an unbeaten run. Since the defeat in his Palmeiras debut against Bolivar in 2023, the Colombian international has only registered wins or draws in the continental championship. He went 20 consecutive matches without a defeat, with 14 wins and 6 draws, a performance that places him among the most consistent players in the club's recent Libertadores history.

Bruno Fuchs celebrates the victory with the Palmeiras squad

The impact and historic run of Rios at Palmeiras

Rios' stats illustrate his importance in Abel Ferreira's system. In 2023, he played 10 matches, with six wins, three draws, and one loss. In 2024, he extended his run. He played just six matches, but with the same six wins and three draws. Then in 2025, before moving to Benfica, he left Palmeiras with a 100% winning record in the five matches he played. His departure represents not only a technical loss but also the end of a historic streak that underscores his impact on the team's tactical and competitive framework.

With Fuchs in top form and building on the legacy of excellence left by Rios, Palmeiras continues its firm pursuit of 'Eternal Glory', backed by a consistency that blends collective performance with individual brilliance. While the defender stands as a symbol of defensive solidity, the midfielder takes his well-earned credentials, forged in green and white, to Benfica. More than just statistics, both players leave a mark of commitment and consistency, which could be crowned this weekend with the most important title in South America.

Richard Rios celebrates with Estevao

Richard Ríos

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