Palmeiras clinches the Paulistão title
Did Palmeiras secure their 27th Paulistão title? Yes, they did, defeating Novorizontino 2-1 in the second leg of the final held at the Estádio Doutor Jorge Ismael de Biasi on March 9, 2026.
This victory not only adds to Palmeiras’ illustrious history but also marks the 11th title for manager Abel Ferreira, making him the most decorated manager in the club’s history, surpassing Oswaldo Brandão’s previous record of ten titles.
Ferreira, who has been at the helm since October 2020, has now won the Paulistão four times: in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026. The final was confirmed after Palmeiras secured a first-leg home win of 1-0.
The second leg saw Murilo score the opening goal for Palmeiras in the sixth minute, setting the tone for the match. However, Matheus Bianqui equalized for Novorizontino in the 26th minute, briefly leveling the score.
Palmeiras regained the lead when Vitor Roque scored the decisive goal in the 62nd minute, sealing the victory and the championship title.
With this win, Palmeiras has now claimed a total of 27 Paulistão titles, further solidifying their status as one of Brazil’s premier football clubs.
In related news, Paulinho, who has not played in 2026 due to a stress fracture of the right tibia, is recovering from surgery and aims to return after the FIFA international window. He expressed optimism about his recovery, stating, “I believe I could be available for selection after the FIFA break.”
This championship win is significant for Ferreira, as it is his first trophy since arriving at the club. The team and fans alike are looking forward to what lies ahead as they continue to build on this success.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the team’s plans for upcoming matches and player fitness updates.
