Palmeiras falter in season run-in, set for first trophyless year under Abel | OneFootball

Palmeiras was defeated by Flamengo this Saturday (29th) and ended up as the runner-up in the 2025 Libertadores, coming close to finishing its first trophyless season under Abel Ferreira's management.

The team faltered in the final stretch of both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores and is now on a six-game winless streak, which resulted in losing both trophies that were up for grabs at the end of the year.

The five consecutive setbacks in the Brasileirão practically buried their title hopes. They are five points behind the leader Flamengo, who could clinch the title in the next round – with only six points left to play for.

In the Libertadores, the loss to Flamengo secured the fourth title for the Rio de Janeiro team.

If Palmeiras finishes the Brasileirão in second place, which is their current position in the standings, they will close the year with three runner-up finishes, as they also lost the Paulistão final to archrival Corinthians in March.

This is also the first trophyless year under Abel – and the first season without titles since 2019. Since the Portuguese coach arrived at Verdão, the team has won at least one trophy every year. Remember:

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