Palmeiras Extends Unbeaten Run in Rivalry Matches to 11 Games

Palmeiras extended its unbeaten streak against São Paulo state rivals to 11 games by defeating Corinthians 4-1 in the Brazilian Championship on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Nubank Parque. According to CNN Brasil, the result continued the club's strong record in direct matchups against its main regional opponents throughout the 2026 season. During the 11-game stretch, Palmeiras recorded eight wins and three draws, scoring 17 goals and conceding just four.

The figures highlight the team's results across multiple competitions, rather than a run limited to the Brazilian Championship. The unbeaten sequence began in the São Paulo State Championship, known as the Campeonato Paulista, when Palmeiras defeated Santos 1-0. According to CNN Brasil, the club has not lost to any of its major state rivals in a direct matchup since that opening victory.

Palmeiras continued the run across the Campeonato Paulista and the Brazilian Championship, facing Santos, Corinthians and São Paulo in league and state competition. The team also progressed past Santos in the Copa do Brasil, extending its successful record against a major rival into the national knockout tournament.

In the Copa do Brasil round of 16, Palmeiras secured qualification with a 3-0 home victory over Santos and a 0-0 draw at Vila Belmiro. The two-legged result allowed Palmeiras to advance without conceding a goal across the tie, according to CNN Brasil. The club's most recent rivalry match before the Corinthians derby was a 2-0 victory over São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship. CNN Brasil reported that São Paulo had lost every matchup against Palmeiras during the 2026 season up to that point.

The 4-1 win over Corinthians added another victory to Palmeiras' unbeaten record and brought its total to 11 consecutive rivalry matches without a defeat. The sequence includes eight wins and three draws across the Campeonato Paulista, the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil.