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dates back to 1930. The tension between both clubs and fanbases is extremely fierce, and it is considered the third biggest Derby in the city of São Paulo, only behind the ''

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'' and the '' Paulista Derby''. São Paulo has 114 wins and Palmeiras also has 114 wins. The number of drawn matches between the two is 111, describing an equalized encounter. In matches counting for the

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, however, Palmeiras has more victories than São Paulo, reaching 25 wins over 17 from São Paulo, and with other 32 draws.

Incidents

On 20 August 1995, tragedy struck in the Derby, at the end of the Supercopa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, a Brazilian juniors football cup. In the match, at

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, Rogério conceded a goal from Palmeiras in the golden goal segment, winning the title. Supporters group Mancha Verde invaded the field to celebrate the title, provoking the São Paulo (Independente) supporters. Enraged, the São Paulo supporters tore down the gate and armed themselves with stones and pieces of wood and began the conflict. The few policemen who were at the stadium were unable to control the fight. After nine minutes of the conflict, the cops had reinforcement and stabilized the situation. After the fight, some areas in the stadium was badly damaged. According with the police, 102 people were injured (80 supporters and 22 cops) and a 16-year-old São Paulo supporter died.

Statistics

;General *339 Matches *114 Wins – Palmeiras *114 Wins – São Paulo *111 Draws *Palmeiras goals: 444 *São Paulo goals: 439 *Last Match: Palmeiras 0–0 São Paulo ( Campeonato Brasileiro, 16 October 2022) ;Campeonato Brasileiro ''including

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and

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'' *74 Matches *25 Wins – Palmeiras *17 Wins – São Paulo *32 Draws *Palmeiras goals: 92 *São Paulo goals: 79 *Last Match: Palmeiras 0–0 São Paulo ( Campeonato Brasileiro, 16 October 2022) ;Other *Largest victories: Palmeiras 0–6 São Paulo (March 26, 1939) *Palmeiras greatest win: Palmeiras 5–0 São Paulo (May 19, 1965) *São Paulo greatest win: Palmeiras 0–6 São Paulo (March 26, 1939) *Most goals scored in a match: Palmeiras 2–6 São Paulo (October 3, 1981) – 8 goals

Highest scorers

Only for Campeonato Brasileiro *

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– Palmeiras: 4 Goals *

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– São Paulo: 4 Goals * Müller – São Paulo, Palmeiras: 3 Goals (2 for São Paulo and 1 for Palmeiras) * Marcelo Ramos – São Paulo: 3 Goals *

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– Palmeiras: 3 Goals *

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– São Paulo: 3 Goals *

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– São Paulo: 2 Goals * Jorge Mendonça – Palmeiras: 2 Goals *Mendonça – Palmeiras: 2 Goals *

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– Palmeiras: 2 Goals *Mário Tilico – São Paulo: 2 Goals *

Evair Evair Aparecido Paulino (born 21 February 1965), simply known as Evair, is a retired Brazilian footballer. Evair played for several clubs throughout his career; he is most famous for his time with Palmeiras, where he recorded 125 goals, making h ...

– Palmeiras: 2 Goals *

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– Palmeiras: 2 Goals *

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– Palmeiras: 2 Goals * Tuta – Palmeiras: 2 Goals *

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– Palmeiras: 2 Goals *

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– São Paulo: 2 Goals * Amoroso – São Paulo: 2 Goals *

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– São Paulo: 2 Goals * Marcinho – Palmeiras: 2 Goals * Fernandão – São Paulo: 2 Goals *

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– São Paulo: 2 Goals

Most appearances

Only for Campeonato Brasileiro *

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– São Paulo: 24 Matches *

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– Palmeiras: 11 Matches *

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– São Paulo: 10 Matches

Major attendances

*Attendance: 115,000 (Palmeiras 0–1 São Paulo, June 27, 1971), Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi) –

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*Attendance: 112,016 (Palmeiras 0–0 São Paulo, June 17, 1979), Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi) – Campeonato Paulista

Titles comparison

Note: Although the Intercontinental Cup and the

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are officially different tournaments, in Brazil they are treated many times as the same tournament.

League matches

These are only the league matches, club name in bold indicate win. The score is given at full-time (T), in the goals columns the goalscorer and time when goal was scored is noted.

Copa Libertadores matches

Head-to-head results

References

External links

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