São Paulo reaffirms hegemony in knockout matches against Palmeiras

With the title at Mineirão, the Tricolor increased their lead to 17-5 in decisive matches, whether in knockout clashes or just “mata” as in the case of the Supercopa do Brasil. The Tricolor secured the first title of the season (Photo: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC). Before the clash in Minas Gerais, the last encounter between the rivals was in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, and São Paulo advanced in the competition after victories at Morumbi Stadium and Allianz Parque, paving the way for the unprecedented tournament victory.