Gazeta Esportiva.com
·9. Februar 2026
Palmeiras mock Corinthians after win: "Back to normal"

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·9. Februar 2026

The Palmeiras came out on top in the first Derby of the season, held on Sunday night at the Neo Química Arena, during the seventh round of the Paulista Championship. After the victory over Corinthians, the green-and-white team boasted through a post on their profile on X.
“Everything is back to normal in the São Paulo capital,” published Palmeiras, with a photo of the team gathered on the Itaquera arena field. The only goal of the match was scored in the second half by the Argentine Flaco López, who caused a stir among the players by celebrating with a flying kick at the corner flag.
With 15 points, one less than the leader Novorizontino, Palmeiras secured early qualification for the quarter-finals of the Paulista. At 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday, at Arena Barueri, the green-and-white team concludes its participation in the first phase against Guarani.
Buoyed by the Derby victory, Palmeiras now focuses on the third round of the Brazilian Championship. At 9:30 PM on Thursday, at Beira-Rio Stadium, in search of their second victory in the tournament, the team led by coach Abel Ferreira faces Internacional.
The victory qualified Palmeiras and placed them in second place in the State Championship standings, with 15 points. Now, Verdão heads into the last round aiming for the overall leadership of the Paulista Championship. The first place is held by Novorizontino, with 16 points.
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