On December 5, 2024, São Paulo and Palmeiras faced each other in the final of the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 at Morumbi, amid torrential rain. The Tricolor Paulista won 3-2, securing their fourth title in the competition and further solidifying their status as the tournament's all-time greatest champion.
Current Situation of Both Teams
In the middle of the match, the Verdão was leading 2-0, but São Paulo turned the game around with outstanding performances from Ryan Francisco and Ferreira, clinching the victory. With this title, São Paulo extended its lead over other clubs in the Copa do Brasil Sub-20, establishing itself as the competition's most successful team in history.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras ended 2024 with 43 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses, scoring 181 goals and conceding 57, a year marked by highs and lows. The team relied more on individual talents than collective efforts, according to Lucas Andrade. The squad will return to the pitch on January 2, 2025, to compete in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, in group 19, alongside Oeste, Santa Cruz-AC, and Náutico-RR.
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