Palmeiras Sub‑20 beats Corinthians to reach Brazilian semifinal
Palmeiras' under‑20 team defeated Corinthians 3‑1 in the second leg of the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub‑20 quarter‑finals on 16 July 2026 at Arena Barueri, securing a 4‑1 aggregate win. Felipe Teresa scored twice, including a long‑range strike, while Heittor added the third goal for Palmeiras; Luizinho scored for Corinthians.
The victory extended Palmeiras' unbeaten run in the competition to 16 matches, the longest streak since September 2019, and booked a semifinal clash with Red Bull Bragantino. The match was part of the national youth tournament organized by the CBF.
Palmeiras' youth coach Lucas Andrade praised the team's performance and highlighted the importance of maintaining momentum ahead of the next round.