Nosso Palestra
·21 January 2026
Abel Ferreira endures his biggest defeat in charge of Palmeiras

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·21 January 2026

Palmeiras was defeated by Grêmio Novorizontino 4-0 on Tuesday night (20th), losing their unbeaten streak in the Campeonato Paulista and breaking a sequence of three consecutive victories.
The first three goals for Novorizontino were scored by a former nemesis of Verdão, the forward Robson. In 2020, the forward scored two goals in a Palmeiras defeat that led to Vanderlei Luxemburgo's dismissal - a 3-1 loss to Coritiba at Allianz Parque. The fourth goal, which sealed the defeat, was by Hélio Borges, who was developed in the youth ranks of the Palmeiras team.
Abel Ferreira's team concludes the first half of the initial phase of the Paulistão with nine points, in third place. Novorizontino is second, also with nine.
The thrashing by Novorizontino marked the biggest defeat suffered by Abel Ferreira during his entire time at the Greatest Champion of Brazil. The coach mentioned in a press conference that there was a lack of competitive spirit from Palmeiras and that the setback is a 'hard blow'.
The coach is entering his sixth season leading Verdão and is looking to end his drought of significant titles, something that hasn't happened since 2023.
Abel Ferreira's team concludes the first half of the initial phase of the Paulistão with nine points, in third place. Novorizontino is second, also with nine, but ahead due to goal difference: -1 against +5. The leader is Red Bull Bragantino, also with nine, with a +9 goal difference and one game less.
Palmeiras returns to the field on Saturday (24th), when they face São Paulo at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri, for the fifth round of the initial phase of the Campeonato Paulista.
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