Palmeiras knock out São Paulo, set up Paulista final against Novorizontino | OneFootball

Palmeiras advanced to the final of the Paulista Championship for the seventh consecutive time by eliminating São Paulo on Sunday night with a 2-1 victory in a single-leg semifinal held at Arena Crefisa Barueri. Mauricio and Flaco López scored for Verdão, while Calleri, from the penalty spot, scored for Tricolor.

Match Situation

With this result, Palmeiras reaches yet another State final and will play for the title against Novorizontino, who defeated Corinthians. São Paulo, on the other hand, bids farewell to the competition and continues its season.

📋 Match Summary

🟢⚪PALMEIRAS 2 x 1 SÃO PAULO 🔴⚪⚫ 🏆 Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Semifinal) 🏟️ Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP) 📅 Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 29,717 fans 💰 Revenue: R$ 1,030,515.50 🟨 Yellow cards: Piquerez and Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras); Sabino, Cauly, and Marcos Antônio (São Paulo) 🟥 Red cards: Vitor Castanheira (Palmeiras)

Refereeing

Referee: Daiane Muniz Assistants: Neuza Ines Back and Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa VAR: Thiago Duarte Peixoto

Goals

⚽ Mauricio, 7′ 1st half (Palmeiras) ⚽ Flaco López, 11′ 2nd half (Palmeiras) ⚽ Calleri, 23′ 2nd half (São Paulo)

🟢⚪ Palmeiras Carlos Miguel; Khellven (Lucas Evangelista), Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio (Felipe Anderson), and Allan (Jhon Arias); Flaco López (Giay) and Vitor Roque (Ramón Sosa). Coach: Abel Ferreira

🔴⚪⚫ São Paulo Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Arboleda, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; Bobadilla (Cauly), Luan (Danielzinho), and Marcos Antônio; Lucas (André Silva), Luciano, and Calleri. Coach: Hernán Crespo

How was the match?

First half

The match started cautiously, with Palmeiras holding possession. Pressuring São Paulo in attack, Verdão opened the scoring seven minutes into the first half. Marlon Freitas recovered the ball and played it to Flaco López, who passed on the left to Vitor Roque. The number 9 charged forward, Lucas Ramon failed to clear, and the striker managed to stay in the play to find Mauricio. The midfielder took advantage and shot into the back of the net.

At 18 minutes, Verdão had another chance. Marlon Freitas launched Khellven, who crossed into the box. Flaco López rose high and headed over Rafael’s goal. Shortly after, São Paulo threatened. Enzo Díaz crossed into the box and Lucas Ramon struck firmly, but wide. Carlos Miguel prevented Tricolor’s equalizer, who came dangerously close with a cross from Enzo Díaz. The goalkeeper punched it away. In the sequence, Verdão responded.

Mauricio fought and recovered the ball in midfield. He played it to Vitor Roque, who passed to Piquerez, arriving free on the left and shooting across goal, narrowly missing the post and scaring Rafael at 42 minutes.

Second half

At two minutes, after a free kick, Marlon Freitas headed just wide. São Paulo tried to respond right after, with Luciano on the left, but he was blocked by the defense. At five minutes, Tricolor attacked on the left with Lucas Moura, who was stopped by Gómez. The bench complained about a possible penalty, claiming the ball hit the defender’s arm.

Palmeiras took advantage of a set piece to make it 2-0. Andreas Pereira played a low pass to Piquerez, who opened up on the left, the full-back crossed into the box, São Paulo’s defense failed to clear, and Flaco López was left free to finish and extend the lead. At 17, Sabino tried from outside the box, but straight into Carlos Miguel’s hands.

Minutes later, Marlon Freitas challenged Bobadilla for the ball and the referee awarded a penalty to São Paulo at the 20-minute mark. Calleri struck hard and down the middle to reduce the deficit at 23 minutes. Shortly after, Vitor Roque tried, but shot weakly into Rafael’s hands. The match remained open and fiercely contested, with both teams seeking another goal.

At 39, Vitor Roque exchanged passes with Jhon Arias on the right, the Colombian dribbled past the defense, shot, and hit the defender. Shortly after, São Paulo attacked through the air and Calleri headed, but hit Murilo. Palmeiras managed to hold on and secured their spot in the final.

Upcoming Matches

Palmeiras

Match: Palmeiras vs Novorizontino Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Final, first leg) Date and time: March 4, 2026 (Wednesday), time to be determined Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri

São Paulo

Match: São Paulo vs Chapecoense Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro (5th round) Date and time: March 12, 2026 (Thursday), 8:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Morumbis, in São Paulo (SP)

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