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Under the command of Portuguese coaches, Flamengo and Palmeiras fight for the Brasileirão

Público7 September 2026 at 09:37

Flamengo, managed by Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim, and Palmeiras, led by fellow Portuguese Abel Ferreira, are disputing a historic duel for the Brasileirão leadership. This confrontation marks the first time that two Portuguese coaches duel directly for the title of Brazil's main football championship. The rivalry between the two Brazilian clubs takes on an international dimension with the presence of the Portuguese coaches. Leonardo Jardim and Abel Ferreira are recognized for their successful trajectories in European football, which raises the technical level of the Brazilian national competition. The result of this dispute will determine not only the Brasileirão champion but will also solidify which of the two Portuguese coaches achieved greater success during their time in Brazilian football.

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