On deadline day of the summer transfer window, Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha was fully expecting to be paraded in front of the German media as Bayern Munich’s latest signing.

Indeed, by many accounts the former Sporting man had even taken photos in the Bayern shirt as the evening cut-off point loomed. However, Fulham’s reported failure to secure a replacement saw the deal collapse, with Palhinha left stunned by the outcome as he waited at the Bayern training facilities.

With just a month remaining of the Brazilian season, Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras head into the international break top of the Campeonato Brasileiro for the first time since matchday two of the campaign.

Long-standing leaders Botafogo have finally been displaced from first place, albeit the faltering surprise challengers still have destiny in their own hands having played one game fewer. Yet there is a growing sense that Abel’s experienced Verdão now have the momentum to defend their crown.

Diogo Jota is arguably Portugal’s most in-form forward heading into next week’s international fixtures against Liechtenstein and Iceland.

Jota scored the third goal as Liverpool beat Brentford 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, moving the Reds into 2nd place in the Premier League.

Bayern 4-2 Heidenheim

It has been a test of patience for Raphaël Guerreiro so far this season, with the Portuguese international having to bide his time during the early stages of his Bayern Munich career due to injury.

Now fully recovered from a calf problem, Guerreiro has been slowly integrated by manager Thomas Tuchel in recent weeks. On Saturday, the Seleção man came off the bench and proved a vital introduction by restoring Bayern’s lead in an entertaining win over Heidenheim.