Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras has once again emerged as the champion of São Paulo, securing their fifth title since 2020. The team clinched their 27th State Championship title on Sunday, April 8th, after defeating Grêmio Novorizontino in a thrilling two-legged final. Palmeiras' 2-1 victory at Jorge Ismael de Biasi followed their 1-0 win in Barueri, securing them the overall win and adding another prestigious title to their rich history.
NÃO PODERIA SER DIFERENTE! TRANSFORMANDO A LEALDADE EM PADRÃO, O ALVIVERDE SE IMPÔS E CONQUISTOU MAIS UMA TAÇA. O ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO É NOSSO PELA 27ª VEZ, #FAMÍLIAPALMEIRAS! 💚🏆#CampeãoImponente pic.twitter.com/zMqKnXDzyK
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) March 9, 2026
Weather Woes and Early Drama
The rainy conditions heavily impacted the first half of the match, making it difficult for players to showcase their technical abilities. The pitch was covered with puddles, making set pieces a critical factor in determining the game's outcome. Palmeiras took advantage of the situation and opened the scoring in the sixth minute, when Murilo netted a goal following a chaotic sequence of events.
GOOOOOOL! É DO VERDÃO! 🟢⚪️
— Paulistão (@Paulistao) March 8, 2026
Murilo abre o placar na grande decisão! #PaulistãoCasasBahia #Palmeiras pic.twitter.com/6lecSilIG3
Novorizontino quickly responded, with Matheus Bianqui scoring the equalizer in the 26th minute, assisted by Carlos Miguel. Despite the strong play from Jordi, who stood out for Novorizontino, Palmeiras kept pushing forward, determined to maintain their lead and edge closer to the coveted title.
Palmeiras Seals the Victory in the Second Half
In the second half, Palmeiras regained control of the match. In the 17th minute, a well-executed free-kick by Carlos Miguel was redirected by Flaco and finished off by Vitor Roque, putting Palmeiras back in the driver's seat with a 2-1 lead. The match became increasingly heated, with both teams battling it out under intense pressure.
GOL DO TIGRE!
— Paulistão (@Paulistao) March 9, 2026
O Novorizontino empata o jogo e diminui a desvantagem no agregado!#PaulistãoCasasBahia #Betano pic.twitter.com/VUXeSTPelO
Enderson Moreira’s Novorizontino squad tried to reorganize and put together a strong offensive push, but they ultimately couldn't break down Palmeiras' defense. Despite their valiant efforts, Novorizontino had to settle for a historic runner-up position, as their focus now shifts to earning promotion to the Brasileirão Série A.
Historic Achievements for Abel Ferreira and Gustavo Gómez
The 2026 Paulistão victory marked a historic achievement for Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira. This win was his 11th title with the club, making him the most successful coach in Palmeiras’ history, surpassing the legendary Oswaldo Brandão.
O PAREDÃO DO TIGRE!
— Paulistão (@Paulistao) March 9, 2026
Defesa difícil do Jordi para evitar o segundo gol do Palmeiras!#PaulistãoCasasBahia #Bet365 pic.twitter.com/CcQu9nnW78
Meanwhile, Palmeiras' captain Gustavo Gómez also reached a remarkable milestone, securing his 13th title with the club. He is now the most successful player in Palmeiras' history, further cementing his legendary status. Other players, such as Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Mayke, and Dudu, are close behind with 12 titles each, contributing to the team’s ongoing success and dominance in São Paulo football.
This thrilling title win by Palmeiras further solidifies their status as one of Brazil's top football clubs. With a historic season behind them, they continue to build on their legacy, setting new records and aiming for even greater success in the future.
