Palmeiras: Abel fights to break into the top four Paulistão winners | OneFootball

Palmeiras begins another decisive journey in the Campeonato Paulista this Saturday (21), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri, against Capivariano, in the quarterfinals. And, besides the pursuit of yet another trophy, the match could bring coach Abel Ferreira even closer to the historic elite of state championship coaches.

Since arriving at Verdão in 2020, Abel has built a special relationship with the Paulistão. The coach has never been eliminated in the quarterfinals and has reached every final he has contested. There have been five finals, with three titles won — a performance that reinforces his consistency in decisive stages.

Eyeing the historic top 4

If he wins another trophy, Abel will move even closer to the select group of the four greatest champions in the club’s history in the tournament. Today, the ranking is led by historic names such as:

Abel, who already has three state championships (2022, 2023, and 2024), is aiming to match Armando Del Debbio’s record and officially enter the top 4 on the list.

Consistency in knockout stages

One of the Portuguese coach’s strengths is his efficiency in knockout matches. Under his command, Palmeiras has become a competitive and mentally strong team, a fundamental characteristic in the decisive stages of the Paulistão.

Beyond the numbers, recent dominance matters: Verdão has been stacking up finals and maintaining its prominence on the state scene.

More than just numbers

Beyond the statistics, Abel is already considered one of the most remarkable coaches in the club’s recent history. The combination of performance, titles, and connection with the fans puts him on a special level, and a new trophy could further cement his name among the giants on the Verdão bench.

Now, the first step is to overcome Capivariano. Judging by recent results, Palmeiras fans have plenty of reasons to believe in another strong campaign.

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