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Palmeiras reaches Copa do Brasil final amid referee controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Palmeiras reaches Copa do Brasil final amid referee controversy

Summary

On November 8, Palmeiras advanced to the 2026 Copa do Brasil final by defeating Vasco at São Januário. The team also competes in the Conmebol Libertadores final against Estudiantes and currently ranks second in the Brasileirão with four matches remaining. Coach Abel Ferreira expressed frustration over officiating decisions, recalling an incident from the 2025 Libertadores final where a crucial call affected their title hopes. He highlighted a similar incident in the recent Copa do Brasil match, questioning whether the media would address it with the same intensity as past controversies.

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By the Numbers

•Palmeiras defeats Vasco to reach Copa do Brasil final
•Team also awaits Libertadores final against Estudiantes
•Coach Abel Ferreira criticizes officiating decisions
•Frustration linked to 2025 Libertadores final incident
•Palmeiras sits second in Brasileirão with four rounds left

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — 😯 Abel to press after qualifying: I lost a Libertadores on a call like that

What they're saying

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On Sunday (8), Palmeiras reached the 2026 Copa do Brasil final after knocking out Vasco at São Januário.Verdão are also in the Conmebol Libertadores final against Estudiantes and sit second in the ...
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