Palmeiras unbeaten in 2026 derbies, two tests before World Cup | OneFootball

Palmeiras is experiencing a simply flawless start to the season when it comes to derbies. In 2026, Verdão has won all its matches against its main state rivals so far, demonstrating strength, consistency, and, above all, decisiveness in the most important moments.

The perfect run began in the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista, with a 1-0 victory over Santos at Arena Barueri, with a goal from Allan. Next, the green-and-white team showed its superiority by beating São Paulo 3-1, also in Barueri, with goals from Maurício, Flaco López, and Khellven.

The dominance continued away from home. At Neo Química Arena, Palmeiras defeated Corinthians 1-0, with yet another decisive goal from Flaco López, reinforcing the striker’s starring role in big matches.

In the Paulistão semifinal, once again against São Paulo, Verdão confirmed its superiority by winning 2-1, with goals from Maurício and, once again, Flaco López—a recurring name in this season’s derbies.

In the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras kept up the momentum and defeated São Paulo 1-0 away from home, with a goal from Jhon Arias. The result not only extended the perfect run in derbies, but also secured the team’s isolated lead in the competition at that moment.

Before the break for the World Cup, Palmeiras will still face two major challenges: they will play Corinthians again at Neo Química Arena, in the Brasileirão, and host Santos at Allianz Parque.

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