Gremio Novorizontino produced a stunning 4-0 victory over Palmeiras in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista A1 on January 21, 2026. This massive upset at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi sent shockwaves through the state championship as the underdog hosts dismantled the reigning national champions. Novorizontino started with incredible intensity, scoring an early goal that set the tone for the match. They doubled their lead before halftime, capitalizing on uncharacteristic errors from the Palmeiras defense. The second half saw no let-up, with the home side adding two more goals to complete a comprehensive and memorable rout. Palmeiras, one of the tournament favorites, were utterly outplayed and failed to register a meaningful response. This result immediately propelled Gremio Novorizontino to the top of the early Paulistão table and served as a major statement of intent, while for Palmeiras it was a humbling defeat that raised early questions about their state league form.