Palmeiras enters the field this Sunday with the advantage of a draw to win another Campeonato Paulista title. In an analysis during the Domingol program, commentator Mano highlighted that the alviverde title is practically guaranteed, as long as the team does not make crucial mistakes.
“The title is on its way, man. If Palmeiras doesn’t show up today, Palmeiras will be champions,” said Mano, showing confidence in the team led by Abel Ferreira, who is looking for his 11th title at the helm of the club.
Pressure for titles
The commentator highlighted the importance of this title to alleviate the pressure on the work of the . “The size of Palmeiras, even more so due to the investment made, it is very difficult to spend a year without achieving anything”, he analyzed.
According to Mano, although the state championship is not the main objective of the season for a club the size of Palmeiras, the achievement is essential to maintain a positive environment. “Of course, the state championship for Palmeiras, which is a hungry giant, is bread with garlic in a steakhouse. What will really fill Palmeiras’ belly is a Brazilian Cup, a Brazilian championship or a Libertadores”, he compared.
Even with the criticism that the team has been receiving, Mano made a point of defending the Palmeiras native. “Palmeiras has been playing well, it’s not saying that Palmeiras is a bad team. No, it’s not. Does Palmeiras have a good squad? They obviously do,” he highlighted.
The commentator also recalled that the absence of titles for prolonged periods increases the burden on the club. “For those fans who are often used to, when they spend a year, or perhaps even almost two, without achieving absolutely anything, we know that it really is complicated. The fan demands, the media is on top of it, the pressure increases”, he concluded.
