Palmeiras out to set a record in the Brasileiro Sub-20 | OneFootball

Palmeiras takes the field this Wednesday (1st) at 3pm (Brasília time) to wrap up the first phase of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship with a special goal. In addition to already having secured the top spot in the competition, Verdão can achieve the best campaign in the tournament’s history under the current format if it beats Cuiabá at Arena Crefisa Barueri.

Coached by Allan Barcellos, the team comes in on the back of a 3-0 win over Fluminense in Duque de Caxias (RJ) in the previous round. The goals were scored by Fabiano, twice, and Felipe Teresa, a result that confirmed first place ahead of schedule.

The outright leader, Palmeiras has 44 points, with an unbeaten record of 13 wins and five draws. Its attack is the most prolific in the competition, with 53 goals scored, while the defense has conceded only 20. Individually, Felipe Teresa is also in great form and leads the championship scoring charts with 13 goals.

If it beats Cuiabá, Verdão will reach 47 points and set a new record for the best first-phase campaign in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship under this format. The current mark also belongs to the club, which totaled 45 points in the 2025 edition.

The reigning two-time champion of the competition, Palmeiras is chasing its fifth national title in the category. The first triumph came in 2018 against Vitória. In 2022, it beat Corinthians in the final. Then, in 2024, it lifted the trophy again after defeating Cruzeiro 5-2 on aggregate in the final. Last season, it won back-to-back titles by beating Red Bull Bragantino on penalties after two draws in regular time.

In addition to its campaign in the Brazilian Championship, the Crias da Academia are also still competing in the São Paulo Under-20 Championship. After a 4-0 rout of Audax, their next state competition match will be on Sunday (5th) at 10am against Porto Foot Ball at Estádio Ferreirão in Porto Ferreira.

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