📹 Hat-trick not enough as Palmeiras get thrashed in the Paulistão | OneFootball

In the opening match of the fourth round of the 2026 Paulistão, Palmeiras was thrashed by Novorizontino 4-0 away from home this Tuesday (20th).

Until then undefeated in the tournament and without conceding any goals, tonight's result left Palmeiras with a NEGATIVE GOAL DIFFERENCE (scored 3 goals and conceded 4).

This was the WORST DEFEAT of the Abel Ferreira era. The last time Verdão lost by a four-goal margin was in 2015.

The standout player of the match was striker Robson, with three goals (20', 42', and 62').

The former Coritiba striker is, in fact, a "nemesis" for Palmeiras, with eight goals in nine matches.

Hélio Borges (72') completed Novorizontino's rout, turning the night into a true nightmare for Palmeiras.

🚦 What now

With their first defeat in the 2026 Paulistão, Palmeiras remains at nine points and saw Novorizontino itself—also with nine points—move up to second place.

RB Bragantino (nine points), who visits Mirassol this Wednesday (21st) at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time), can take the lead in the tournament.

Verdão returns to the field on Saturday (24th), when they face São Paulo at Arena Crefisa Barueri, at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the fifth round.

Novorizontino, meanwhile, will host Botafogo-SP on Sunday (25th), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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