With another Brazilian title in its history, Palmeiras increased its advantage in the ranking of national achievements; Flamengo comes next
O Palm trees confirmed this Wednesday, the 6th, the conquest of its 12th Brazilian Championship title in history, and increased the advantage over its rivals as the biggest national champion. The draw against cruise 1-1, at Mineirão, increased the title advantage, considering all Brazilian football competitions.
Furthermore, the new achievement also makes the team lead the race considering competitions from 1971 onwards, when the CBF started to organize them. This made Verdão reach eight and overtake their rival Corinthianswhich has seven Brazilians in the period in question.
Gustavo Gómez among all of @Palmeiras at the @Brasileirao 2023:
1st in defensive actions (267)
1st in cuts (131)
1st in duels won (199)
1st in aerial duels won (115)
1st in efficiency in duels (62%)
1st in headed shots (31)
1st in actions with the ball (2,489)🇵🇾👏 pic.twitter.com/2bvfn2mrp0
— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) December 7, 2023
Overall, counting competitions considered by the Brazilian Confederation, such as national titles, there are 18 titles accumulated by Palmeiras, also considering the Copa do Brasil. The number is three times greater than that of Flamengowhich appears second in the historical ranking with 15 achievements.
Source: sportbuzz
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