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In mid‑July 2026 Palmeiras' under‑20 side secured a 4‑1 aggregate win over Corinthians, advancing to the semifinals of the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub‑20 and extending Palmeiras continued its unbeaten dominant run to 16 matches. Two weeks later into late July. After the club's senior team was side’s 4‑0 win that put them atop the Brasileirão after a 4‑0 victory, positioning Palmeiras as a strong contender for Brasileirão, the league title. The senior squad also dealt club entered the 21st round with 47 points, the best tally of the season and a thigh injury to defender Gustavo Gómez ahead roughly 60 % chance of clinching the title. The team prepared for a Copa do Brasil round‑of‑16 tie. Meanwhile, clash with Fortaleza, unveiling a probable line‑up featuring three centre‑backs and the under‑15 team prepared possible return of Flaco López. Defender Gustavo Gómez was confirmed to have a posterior‑thigh muscle injury and missed the upcoming match, while fellow defenders Bruno Fuchs and left‑back Jefté remained under medical care. Ticket sales for the inaugural Palmeiras‑Fortaleza fixture reached 33,800. In youth competition, the under‑15 side fell 3‑1 to Internacional in the Copa do Brasil sub‑15 final against Internacional, having reached final. The women’s team was slated to meet Internacional in the final with a 4‑2 semifinal win over Flamengo. Overall, Palmeiras demonstrated depth across age groups, with 14th round of the Brasileirão Feminino on 2 August. Across senior, youth teams progressing in their tournaments while and women’s squads, Palmeiras’ form and squad depth kept it at the senior side maintained a dominant league campaign despite injury setbacks. forefront of Brazilian football.