On the rise, Palmeiras and São Paulo decide semi-finals of the Campeonato Paulista

Palmeiras and São Paulo star in the second semi-final of the Campeonato Paulista this Sunday (1st), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Crefisa Barueri. The two teams arrive for the clash at the peak of the season.

Verdão beat Fluminense this week, in the Brazilian Championship. There are five unbeaten games for coach Abel Ferreira’s men.

Tricolor also arrives with morale, after beating Coritiba away from home, sparing players considered to be starters. The team coached by Hernán Crespo has not lost in eight matches. The last defeat was precisely in the classic against Palmeiras.

will face Novorizontino in the final, which is scheduled to take place on two dates: Wednesday (4) and Sunday (8).

How does Palmeiras arrive?

he should keep practically all the starters he used in the last two games, against Capivariano (Paulista quarter-finals) and Fluminense (Brasileirão). The doubt remains for midfielder Mauricio, the only one in the attack to play for 90 minutes this week. Jhon Arias is competing for a place on the team.

Striker Paulinho, recovering from surgery on his right leg, remains the main absence.

How do you get to São Paulo?

After preserving several starters in the victory over Coritiba, they will return to full strength. Danielzinho, for example, will be listed again after showing high wear and tear. The same goes for full-back Lucas Ramon and defender Sabino.

The only absence is defender Alan Franco, sent off in the victory over RB Bragantino, in the semi-final, who is serving an automatic suspension.

Against Coxa, only Rafael, among the absolute starters, was on the field. Calleri, Luciano, Marcos Antônio and other important athletes will return to the team.

Palmeiras x São Paulo

Palmeiras lineup

Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan and Mauricio (Jhon Arias); Vitor Roque and Flaco López. Technical: Abel Ferreira.

São Paulo lineup

Raphael; Lucas Ramon, Arboleda, Sabino and Enzo; Bobadilla, Marcos Antonio and Danielzinho; Lucas, Luciano and Calleri. Technical: Hernán Crespo.

Where to watch Palmeiras x São Paulo

  • TV: Record e TNT
  • Streaming: HBO Max e Cazé TV
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Technical sheet of Palmeiras x São Paulo

  • Data: 01/03/2026
  • Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
  • Local: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri
  • Phase: Semifinal

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