Palmeiras Clinches Fourth Paulistão Feminino Title Despite Second Leg Defeat to Corinthians
Palmeiras won the 2025 Paulistão Feminino title with a 5-1 aggregate over Corinthians, securing their fourth state championship despite losing the second leg 1-0.
- • Palmeiras won the 2025 Paulistão Feminino with a 5-1 aggregate score despite a 1-0 loss in the second leg.
- • This marks Palmeiras' fourth state title and third since reviving their women's program six years ago.
- • Amanda Gutierres' $1.1 million transfer to Boston Legacy is among the highest in women's football globally.
- • Corinthians finished second despite a strong season with multiple titles including the CONMEBOL Libertadores Feminina.
- • The victory capped a highly successful year for Palmeiras with three major trophies won.
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Palmeiras secured the 2025 Paulistão Feminino championship with a commanding aggregate victory despite losing the second leg 1-0 to rivals Corinthians. The decisive two-legged final concluded at Estádio Canindé in São Paulo on December 14, 2025, marking a historic fourth Paulista women's title for Palmeiras.
After a dominant 5-1 win in the opening leg, Palmeiras entered the return match with a comfortable lead. Corinthians struck first and only through Gabi Zanotti, who converted a penalty kick in the 51st minute. Despite Corinthians' aggressive play and chances including a near goal by Vic Albuquerque, Palmeiras' defense held firm, preserving their aggregate lead.
This victory marks Palmeiras' third state title since reviving their women's football program six years ago and ties them with Santos, Juventus, and Corinthians as the most decorated teams in Paulistão Feminino history. Palmeiras continued their stellar 2025 campaign by capturing two additional trophies: the Copa do Brasil against Ferroviária and the Brasil Ladies Cup over Grêmio, completing a treble of titles for the year.
The season also featured the significant transfer of Palmeiras striker Amanda Gutierres, who moved to Boston Legacy for $1.1 million. This transfer is notable as the fifth highest globally in women's football and the largest in Brazilian women's football to date.
Despite the loss in the second leg, Corinthians finished the 2025 season with major successes including victories in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Feminina and the Campeonato Brasileiro while standing as runner-up in the Paulistão Feminino and the Supercopa Feminina. Overall, Corinthians recorded a strong season with 34 wins, 13 draws, and only 4 losses in 51 official matches.
Palmeiras' coach, Rosana Augusto, skillfully managed the squad throughout the season demonstrating resilience and strategic prowess. The match also concluded the seasons for both contenders in this key regional competition, underscoring Palmeiras' back-to-back state championships and their rise as a dominant force in Brazilian women's football.
The Paulistão Feminino's climax coincided with other state championships concluding in Paraná and Maranhão, with Coritiba and Iape aiming for titles and national qualifications respectively.
Palmeiras' triumph thus stands as a testament to their growth and consistency in women's football, marking an important milestone and adding rich legacy to the Paulistão Feminino competition.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.