Guillermo Maripán was a key figure in Inter de Porto Alegre's draw against Palmeiras in the Brasileirao

Chilean defender Guillermo Maripán delivered a standout performance on Sunday, proving instrumental in Inter de Porto Alegre's goalless draw against the formidable Palmeiras.

Playing as a central defender at the Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo, Maripán was a rock for his team, making crucial interventions that kept Palmeiras, the league leaders, at bay. His defensive prowess was particularly evident in the first half when he cleared a ball off the goal line, preventing what seemed like a certain goal for Palmeiras.

The draw, while a hard-fought point against the best team in the league, does little to alleviate Inter's precarious position in the Brasileirao standings. The team now sits in 16th place with 23 points, teetering on the edge of the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras, despite being held at bay by Maripán and his teammates, continues to lead the league with a commanding 48 points. The two teams will look to improve their fortunes in their upcoming fixtures, with Palmeiras set to visit Fluminense and Inter hosting Remo.