Tired, Leila? Palmeiras president vents after Flamengo defeat | OneFootball

Palmeiras finished 2025 without titles and with two runner-up finishes to Flamengo

Palmeiras was runner-up to Flamengo on two occasions last season, which left president Leila Pereira displeased. Thus, the leader of the São Paulo club commented on the transfer market and stated that she does not want to finish second again in 2026.

— I would really like for these two players (Almada and Arias) to come to Palmeiras, but I hate to create expectations for the fans. Palmeiras is in the market to further strengthen the squad. Last year, something was missing, we came close to titles and this year I don’t want to be runner-up — said Leila Pereira, in an interview with CazéTV, this Wednesday (14).

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE OUTBURST?

At this moment, Palmeiras is actively seeking new reinforcements for the 2026 season. Thus, the team led by Leila Pereira is considering signing Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada and Colombian winger Jhon Arias.

WAS IT RUNNER-UP TWICE TO FLAMENGO?

Palmeiras was runner-up to Flamengo on two occasions in 2025. First, the Most Beloved came out on top in the final of the Copa Libertadores, with a goal from Danilo, winning 1-0. Soon after, the red-and-black club became nine-time champions of the Campeonato Brasileiro, with Palmeiras finishing in second place.

HOW WAS PALMEIRAS' 2025 SEASON?

In addition to seeing Flamengo win the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro, Palmeiras was also runner-up in the Campeonato Paulista to Corinthians. Finally, Corinthians eliminated Palmeiras from the Copa do Brasil. Thus, Leila Pereira’s club finished 2025 without any titles.

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