Palmeiras win only one Paulista in two seasons, rivals take finals | OneFootball

After a period of widespread dominance in São Paulo and national football, Palmeiras is experiencing a moment of caution in the last two seasons, with only one Campeonato Paulista title, while their main rivals have started to come out on top, especially in direct clashes against Verdão.

In 2024, Palmeiras began the year being surpassed by São Paulo, who won the Supercopa do Brasil by defeating their alviverde rival in the final.

Then, in 2025, it was Corinthians' turn to take center stage against Palmeiras. The rival won the Campeonato Paulista, defeating Verdão in the grand final, and made an even bigger impact by eliminating Palmeiras from the Copa do Brasil. Afterwards, Corinthians confirmed their campaign and secured the national title, finishing the tournament as champions.

End of recent hegemony

The results contrast with the previous period, between 2021 and 2023, when Palmeiras built an impressive hegemony, winning nine titles overall and seeing only São Paulo lift two trophies during that time. Back then, Verdão established itself as the main force in São Paulo football and one of the biggest in the country.

Now, however, the scenario is more balanced — and marked by significant losses in direct showdowns. More than the titles themselves, what stands out is the fact that São Paulo and Corinthians won trophies by defeating Palmeiras, in finals or knockout matches.

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