Historic Semifinal Lineup Brings São Paulo’s Giants Face-to-Face in Paulistão
The semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista are set, featuring São Paulo’s four biggest football clubs for the first time since 2019.
According to Gazeta Esportiva, Palmeiras, Corinthians, Santos, and São Paulo secured their spots after decisive victories over the weekend. São Paulo clinched the final berth on Monday by defeating Novorizontino 1-0 at Morumbi Stadium under coach Luis Zubeldía.
The win sets up a high-stakes clash against Palmeiras, who hold home-field advantage due to their superior campaign. Palmeiras earned their spot with a commanding 3-0 victory over São Bernardo on Saturday at Estádio 1° de Maio.
On the other side of the bracket, Corinthians will host Santos, leveraging their top record in the competition. Corinthians advanced with a 2-0 win against Mirassol on Sunday at Neo Química Arena. Meanwhile, Santos secured their place by beating Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 at Vila Belmiro.
The single-elimination format raises the stakes for this weekend’s matches, with exact dates, venues, and times pending confirmation by the Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF). These matchups promise intense competition as São Paulo’s most celebrated teams vie for supremacy in one of Brazil’s premier state championships.
The semifinals feature Corinthians versus Santos and Palmeiras versus São Paulo, with home advantage potentially playing a critical role. Fans eagerly anticipate these encounters, where history and fierce rivalries will collide to shape this year’s Paulistão final.
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