Gustavo Gómez hits historic milestone in finals for Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated Novorizontino 1-0 this Wednesday (4th), at Arena Barueri, taking the lead in the 2026 Paulista Championship final. In addition to the advantage in the final, the match marked a historic achievement for defender and captain Gustavo Gómez.

By taking the field, the defender reached 16 finals played for the club, equaling Raphael Veiga as the player with the most finals in Palmeiras' history. Before the match, Gómez was tied with Weverton, both with 15.

The Paraguayan also reached another important milestone: he played his 362nd match for Palmeiras, equaling former goalkeeper Marcos as the third player with the most appearances for the club this century.

The captain can extend his list of records

Currently holding 12 titles with Palmeiras, nine of them as captain, Gómez can also become the most decorated champion in the club's history. He currently shares this record with names like Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Mayke, Dudu, and former players Ademir da Guia and Junqueira.

During the match, Gómez even found the net at the start of the second half. The defender headed the ball after a corner kick, the goalkeeper partially saved it, and the Paraguayan scored on the rebound. After a VAR review, however, the goal was disallowed for offside.

The defender is also the captain with the most titles in Palmeiras' history, with nine trophies, and is the foreign player with the most Brazilian Championship titles, with three.

The final is still open

The second leg of the Paulista Championship final will be played this Sunday (8th), at 8:30 PM, at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium, in Novo Horizonte.

Grêmio Novorizontino has the best campaign in the tournament and will therefore play the second leg of the final at home. Palmeiras, on the other hand, only needs a draw to win the state title.

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