Palmeiras eye more Paulista glory in first-ever quarter-final clash | OneFootball

Palmeiras is in the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship for the 16th consecutive time. After advancing as runners-up in the first stage, Verdão will face Capivariano, who qualified in seventh place.

Palmeiras and Capivariano have only faced each other twice in history, both times in the first stage of the Paulista. Therefore, the teams will be meeting in a knockout match for the first time.

Verdão has a 100% win record against this opponent. In 2015, they won 2-0, with both goals scored by Robinho. The following year, they defeated the Capivari team again, this time 4-1, with goals from Allione, Thiago Martins, Cristaldo, and Alecsandro.

Palmeiras has reached the semifinals of the State Championship for the past 12 years and has played in six finals. The last time Verdão was eliminated in the quarterfinals was in 2013, when they lost on penalties to Santos. The team led by Abel Ferreira is aiming to reach their 13th consecutive semifinal.

Palmeiras' record in the last quarterfinals

Palmeiras' situation

Palmeiras had a first stage in the Paulista Championship with five wins, one draw, and two losses. As a result, they qualified for the knockout stage in second place, with 16 points earned.

Palmeiras' next match

Match: Palmeiras vs. Capivariano Competition: Paulista Championship (Quarterfinals) Date and time: February 21, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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