With several achievements in the under-20 category in recent seasons, Palmeiras is looking for another Copinha title. The club is trying to have a better campaign than the previous year, when it was eliminated in the third phase by Aster, from Itaquaquecetuba.
The team led by Lucas Andrade is in Group 19, alongside Oeste, Santa Cruz-AC and Náutico-RR. The key is based in the city of Barueri.
O Sporting News shows the debut duel and Verdão’s game schedule in the Copinha.
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When will Palmeiras debut in the Copinha?
Palmeiras has its debut scheduled in Copinha for Friday (03/01), at 6pm (Brasília time), against Náutico-RR, at Arena Barueri, in Barueri.
Palmeiras fixture list in the Copa São Paulo
- Palmeiras x Náutico-RR – 03/01, at 6pm – Arena Barueri
- Santa Cruz-AC x Palmeiras – 06/01, at 9:45 pm – Arena Barueri
- Oeste x Palmeiras – 09/01, at 5pm – Arena Barueri
Who are the players registered by Palmeiras in the Copinha?
Palmeiras registered 29 players to compete in the Copa São Paulo, with highlights being the quartet Thalys, Luighi, Benedetti and Figueiredo, who are in Abel Ferreira’s plans for the professional in 2025.
One absence is midfielder Patrick, involved in negotiations with Atlético-MG to sign striker Paulinho.
- Goalkeepers: Cesar and David
- Sides: André Lucas, Arthur, Gilberto and Kauan
- Defenders: Benedetti, Diogo, Gabriel Vareta and Robson
- Midfielders: Agner, Allan, David, Erick Belé, Figueiredo, Luis Arthur, Rafael Coutinho, Ramon Riquelme, Thalys and Wendell
- Attackers: Antônio Marcos, Edney, Giulio, Juan Gabriel, Luighi, Luiz Yano, Marcio Vitor, Riquelme Fillipe and Sorriso.
The scorer of the 2023 title goal also says goodbye to . Good luck in the seasons to come, Patrick! We will always be rooting for you too! 💚
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras)
When does the 2025 Cup start?
The 2025 São Paulo Junior Football Cup starts on January 2nd and will have the grand final on January 25th, the anniversary of the city of São Paulo.
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What are the regulations for the 2025 Cup?
The top two in each group go through to the knockout stage of the competition, which is played in a single game. In case of a draw in normal time, the decision will be on maximum penalties.
Who are the biggest champions of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup?
In the 54 editions of the Copinha played to date, Corinthians is the great champion, with 11 titles. Behind are Fluminense and Inter, with five trophies each. São Paulo and Flamengo complete the top-5 with four wins.
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Who are the biggest Copinha champions?
- Corinthians – 11 titles – 1969, 1970, 1995, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2024
- Fluminense – 5 titles – 1971, 1973, 1977, 1986 and 1989
- Inter – 5 titles – 1974, 1978, 1980, 1998 and 2020
- São Paulo – 4 titles – 1993, 2000, 2010 and 2019
- Flamengo – 4 titles – 1990, 2011, 2016 and 2018
- Santos – 3 titles – 1984, 2013 and 2014
- Atlético-MG – 3 titles – 1975, 1976 and 1983
- Palmeiras – 2 titles – 2022 and 2023
- Nacional-SP – 2 titles – 1972 and 1988
- Ponte Preta – 2 titles – 1981 and 1982
- Portuguese – 2 titles – 1991 and 2002
