Palmeiras' treble bid goes through three Rio clubs | OneFootball

Palmeiras’ path in the race for the three main titles of the 2026 season runs through Rio de Janeiro. Still alive in the Brasileirão, the Libertadores, and the Copa do Brasil, Alviverde will have Flamengo, Fluminense, and Vasco as direct rivals in the final stretch of the year.

The sequence creates a kind of private “Campeonato Carioca” for the team coached by Abel Ferreira. Fluminense will be the opponent in the Libertadores semifinal, while Vasco stands in the way in the Copa do Brasil. In the Brazilian Championship, the main battle is with league leaders Flamengo.

With qualification against LDU, Palmeiras became the only Brazilian club still alive in all three competitions. The campaign has already guaranteed more than R$ 60 million in prize money for the club this season.

Palmeiras face Fluminense in the Libertadores

The first knockout clash will be against Fluminense in the Libertadores semifinal. Palmeiras will play the first leg at the Maracanã and will decide qualification at the Nubank Parque.

Palmeiras earned home advantage in the second leg because the team had a better campaign in the group stage. The matches are scheduled for the weeks of October 13 and 20, but the dates and kickoff times still depend on official confirmation from Conmebol.

Palmeiras reached the semifinal after eliminating LDU on penalties in Quito. Fluminense advanced by beating Argentina’s Platense on aggregate.

The other semifinal will be played between Flamengo and Estudiantes. That means there is a chance of an all-Brazilian final and even another showdown between Palmeiras and Flamengo.

Vasco stands in the way in the Copa do Brasil

In the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras will face Vasco for a place in the final. Alviverde will play the first match at Nubank Parque and will decide the tie away from home.

The matches are scheduled for November 1 and 8. The Brazilian Football Confederation still has to confirm kickoff times and fixture details.

Palmeiras reached the semifinal after eliminating Santos. Vasco, meanwhile, secured qualification against Internacional.

On the other side of the bracket, Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro will battle for the second place in the final. If Verdão advance, they will face a club from Minas Gerais in the decider.

Flamengo are direct rivals in the Brasileirão

The longest battle is in the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo lead the competition with 57 points, while Palmeiras are in second place with 56.

The two clubs will still face each other in the second half of the season. The match is scheduled for the 36th round at the Maracanã and could carry decisive weight in determining the champion.

Before that clash, Palmeiras and Flamengo will have to get through a run of domestic and continental fixtures. The slim gap in the standings, however, turns every round into a direct battle between the two teams.

Palmeiras’ next match will be against Grêmio. Flamengo, meanwhile, will face Red Bull Bragantino.

Palmeiras’ road to the three titles

Palmeiras will have to play in Rio de Janeiro on all three fronts. The team will face Fluminense and Flamengo at the Maracanã and Vasco away in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

On the other hand, Alviverde will have the chance to seal a place in the Libertadores final in front of their own fans at Nubank Parque.

Can Palmeiras win the treble?

The club has a mathematical chance of ending the season with the Brasileirão, Libertadores, and Copa do Brasil titles. No Brazilian team has ever won all three competitions in the same season.

The schedule, however, will be a major obstacle. The decisive stages of the tournaments will be played over a short span, increasing the need to manage fatigue, travel, suspensions, and possible injuries.

Abel Ferreira will also be unable to lead Palmeiras in the first match against Fluminense. The coach was sent off against LDU and will serve an automatic suspension at the Maracanã.

How much has Palmeiras already earned in prize money?

With their place in the Libertadores semifinal, Palmeiras have surpassed R$ 60 million in sporting prize money in the 2026 season.

The amount could still grow considerably if the club reaches the finals of the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil. Performance in the Brazilian Championship also brings prize money proportional to the final position.

In addition to the financial value, the three tournaments offer spots in other national and international competitions, expanding the sporting impact of a potential triumph.

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