Palmeiras reach Paulista quarter-finals for 16th year running | OneFootball

Palmeiras finished the first phase of the Paulista Championship in second place on the table and secured qualification for the quarterfinals for the 16th consecutive time. In the knockout stage, the Verdão will face Capivariano, who finished in seventh place.

The last time Verdão did not reach the knockout stage of the Paulista Championship was in 2010. In that format, which was played in groups, the team collected only 11 points and was eliminated still in the first phase of the state competition.

In this edition, Palmeiras secured qualification early, in the seventh round. The confirmation came with a 1-0 victory over Corinthians, with a goal from Flaco López.

Already assured of a spot in the quarterfinals, the team went into the last round aiming to secure first place. However, they drew 1-1 with Guarani and did not reach the top of the table.

Situation in the State Championship

Palmeiras finished the first phase in second place on the table, with 16 points. Thus, they will face Capivariano, who finished seventh, in the quarterfinals. The match will take place this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri, in São Paulo.

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