Palmeiras won the Paulista derby 1-0 against arch-rivals Sao Paulo at the Allianz Parque on May 12, 2025, in a fiercely contested Brazilian Serie A match. The narrow victory, settled by a late goal, allowed Palmeiras to complete a league double over their city rivals and strengthen their title credentials. The match lived up to its billing as a tense, tactical battle with few clear chances for either side. The deadlock was broken in the final ten minutes when a Palmeiras substitute headed home from a corner to send the home fans into delirium. Sao Paulo protested vehemently for a foul in the buildup, but the goal stood after a VAR check. The win kept Palmeiras at the summit of the league table, while Sao Paulo's inconsistent form continued. The Palmeiras manager hailed the character of his squad, and the Sao Paulo coach disputed the key refereeing decision.