Abel Ferreira wins title, ex-Sporting man celebrates milestone | OneFootball

Last Sunday, Palmeiras won the Paulista championship by defeating Novorizontino 2-1 away in the second leg of the state competition final, securing their 11th trophy under the management of Abel Ferreira, a record for the Brazilian club.

In the 2026 Paulistão final, Palmeiras confirmed their home victory of 1-0 in Novo Horizonte, sealed by Argentine Flaco López at 35 minutes. In the second leg, the green-and-whites increased their lead just six minutes in, through Murilo. The locals equalized at 26 minutes, thanks to Matheus Bianqui, but at 62 minutes, Vitor Roque ended any doubts, sealing Palmeiras' 27th Paulistão.

In charge since October 2020, the former Sporting athlete surpassed Oswaldo Brandão's 10 titles and became the most titled coach in the history of the "verdão," on a day when he claimed the state championship for the fourth time, repeating 2022, 2023, and 2024.

He had also won two editions of the Copa Libertadores (2020 and 2021), one South American Supercup (2022), and domestically, two Brasileirão titles (2022 and 2023), one Copa do Brasil (2020), and one Brazilian Supercup (2023).

The next official commitment is already set. It will be on March 12, this Thursday, against Vasco da Gama. The match will count for the fifth round of the Brasileirão Serie A, and is scheduled for 10:30 PM (Portugal mainland time) at Estádio São Januário.

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