Poliana praises Palmeiras’ spirit ahead of Paulista final return

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·10 December 2025

Poliana praises Palmeiras’ spirit ahead of Paulista final return

Palmeiras thrashed Corinthians 5-1 in the first leg of the Paulista Women's Championship final and took the lead in the title race. Defender Poliana highlighted the consistency of the team’s collective work and the role of the coaching staff in the team’s outstanding performance in the final.

“I believe several factors contributed to our performance in the Paulista final. First of all, teamwork and the dedication of all the players were fundamental. We managed to maintain good consistency throughout the season, which allowed us to build solid chemistry. In addition, the coaching staff played a crucial role by adjusting tactics and strategies according to the needs of each match, and our physiotherapists have helped us recover after games. And Rosana always asks us for this intensity, aggressiveness, and that boosted the result we achieved,” she said.

Even with the advantage gained in the first leg, Poliana emphasized that the team does not approach the second leg with any sense of complacency. For her, focus will be decisive in closing out the contest.

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“Regarding the second leg, although we have a wide scoreline, we know that football is unpredictable, and the second match will be challenging, especially playing away from home. We are aware that we must maintain the same intensity and focus that we showed in the first leg. Our expectation is to play a great match, and we will take the field with a strong mentality, believing in victory, always respecting the opponent and their abilities,” she added.

The team continues to prepare for the decisive match next Sunday (14), which will determine the Paulista champion of the season. Palmeiras can lose by up to three goals – a four-goal defeat will take the decision to penalties.

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