After a long hiatus of 700 days without a title, Palmeiras celebrated a significant victory on Sunday, concluding the longest dry spell since coach Abel Ferreira took over in 2020. Facing Novorizontino at their home ground, the team triumphed 2-1 in the return leg of the Paulista Championship final, effectively denying Novorizontino its chance to win the state tournament for the first time.

The match, held under heavy rain in Novo Horizonte, highlighted the challenging conditions on the pitch at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium, which affected gameplay from the onset. Palmeiras capitalized on their advantage from the first leg, where they won 1-0, leading to a decisive aggregate score. Murilo scored the opening goal for Palmeiras just five minutes into the match, taking advantage of a chaotic situation in front of the Novorizontino goal after a shot from Marlon Freitas struck the crossbar.

Despite the difficult weather and conditions, Novorizontino rallied in the match, demonstrating a commendable effort to compete. However, the experience and skill of Palmeiras shone through as they managed to close the game and secure the championship title, marking a return to form for the club amid the recent struggles and a boost in morale for the team and its supporters.