Abel cheers as Palmeiras beat Bragantino on pens for U20 title | OneFootball

On the day it completed 111 years, Palmeiras won the consecutive double championship of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship by defeating Red Bull Bragantino, on penalties, 4-3, after a goalless draw in regular time, in the return match of the final, which took place at Allianz Parque. In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1. With this, the Youngsters of the Academy add four trophies to the tournament, since they were also champions in 2018, 2022, and 2024.

Coach Abel Ferreira and assistant coach Vitor Castanheira were present at the stadium to watch the match. Some Under-20 team players frequently train with the professional team and are used by the coach, including Thalys, who missed a penalty in regular time.

This was the fourth consecutive final of the green and white team in the tournament, the sixth in eight editions. In the first phase, the Big Green had the best campaign, with 45 points won in 22 games. Then, in the knockout stage, they passed Juventude and Cruzeiro before reaching the final.

Next games of Bragantino and Palmeiras in the Under-20

Both teams return to the field next week to dispute the second phase of the Under-20 Paulista Championship. Palmeiras faces Sertãozinho on September 6, at 3 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Municipal Frederico Dalmaso, in Sertãozinho, in the first leg. Bragantino, on the other hand, faces Itapirense on the 3rd, at Estádio Municipal Coronel Francisco Vieira, in Itapira, at the same time.

How was the game?

First half

Palmeiras and Bragantino starred in a lukewarm start to the first half. Playing at home, Palmeiras tried to impose their rhythm, and with one minute, Erick Belé headed over the goal. Bragantino was the one who had the first good chance at 15 minutes. Filipinho advanced on the right and activated Yuri Leles, who finished on top of the marking, and saw Aranha complete the defense. Palmeiras responded with a shot from Benedetti from outside the area, but it went wide.

At 31 minutes, Larson made a good play with Luighi, and the number 11 shot crossed, but saw Palacios push the danger away. Shortly after, Riquelme activated Luighi on the left, he advanced into the area, and shot wide. In the final stretch, the game heated up. Bragantino almost opened the scoring at 41 minutes. Filipinho made a good play, dribbled past the marking, and finished face-to-face with Aranha, who grew to make a great save.

Palmeiras responded with a counterattack, Riquelme touched for Luighi, who shot placed and sent it close to the crossbar. At 44 minutes, Filipinho was left with the rebound in the area, and Larson pushed the danger away in the small area. In the sequence, Aranha made a save at close range on a header from Alexandre Pena.

Second half

At eight minutes, Coutinho was left with the rebound at the entrance of the area and shot on top of the marking. Shortly after, Davi Gomes responded for Bragantino. The number 11 found space from outside the area and shot towards the goal. The ball still hit Aranha's post and went out. At 16 minutes, Riquelme made a good play on the left, crossed into the area, but Luighi did not arrive to conclude. Two minutes later, Palacios made an entry on Thalys, and after a review on VAR, the referee marked the penalty. On the shot, the attacker isolated.

Palmeiras almost scored at 25 minutes. The Big Green came out on a counterattack, and after a play by Thalys and Riquelme, Erick Belé received at the entrance of the area, finished, and saw the ball deviate on the defense. Three minutes later, the Youngsters of the Academy had another dangerous approach. Coutinho shot from outside the area and forced the goalkeeper to spread. Shortly after, Bragantino tried with Alexandre Pena, who shot firmly from a distance for Aranha's defense.

The green and white team continued to create chances but failed in the finishing. At 35 minutes, Gilberto had a good escape, crossed into the area, and Sorriso shot wide. Shortly after, Thalys risked from the entrance of the area and saw Gustavo Reis defend.

Palmeiras is champion on penalties

Vinicius Lago, Chrystian hit the first two shots for Bragantino, just like Thalys, Coutinho did for Palmeiras. João Lucas sent it out and wasted the third for Massa Bruta. Riquelme Filippe, shortly after, hit the post. On the fourth, Aranha defended Davi Gomes' shot. Shortly after, Marcio Vitor put the Youngsters of the Academy ahead. Yuri Leles did it for Bragantino, and, finally, Robson inflated the net to give the title to Palmeiras.

TECHNICAL FILE: PALMEIRAS 0 (4) X (3) 0 RED BULL BRAGANTINO

Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP) Date: August 26, 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 9 pm (Brasília time) Referee: Murilo Tarrega Victor Assistants: Raphael de Albuquerque Lima and Denis Matheus Afonso Ferreira VAR: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda Yellow cards: Larson (Palmeiras); Davi Gomes, Alexandre Pena, Vinicius Lago (Bragantino) Attendance: 21,776 fans

PALMEIRAS: Aranha; Gilberto (Rodrigo), Robson, Benedetti, and Arthur (Luis Saboia); Coutinho, Larson (Fabio), and Erick Belé (Marcio Vitor); Riquelme Fillipi, Luighi (Sorriso), and Heittor (Thalys) Coach: Lucas Andrade

RED BULL BRAGANTINO: Gustavo Reis; Vinicius Lago, Sergio Palacios, Kevyn, and Cauê; Alexandre Pena (João Lucas), Chrystian, and Gabriel Lopes (Luis Gustavo); Filipinho, Davi Gomes, and Yuri Leles Coach: Fernando Oliveira

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