Palmeiras, managed by Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira, advanced to the Brazil Cup semi-finals after eliminating Santos. The Brazilian team drew the second game 0-0, but won the tie 3-0 on aggregate, having won the first leg 3-0.
The tie was decided after the first leg, played at the Allianz Parque Stadium in São Paulo. Palmeiras secured a comfortable lead that was not threatened by Santos in the return match.
Abel Ferreira thus continues his successful trajectory at the helm of Palmeiras, a club he has managed since 2020. The Portuguese coach has already won several titles with the Brazilian club, including previous editions of the Brazil Cup itself.
The semi-finals of the competition promise to be a new challenge for Abel Ferreira's team, who are looking to add another Brazil Cup to their record. The draw to determine the next round matchups has not yet taken place.
