First Libertadores and Copa do Brasil Double
The historic 2021 double that crowned Palmeiras as one of Brazil's elite clubs.
In the annals of Palmeiras history, no achievement shines brighter than the historic double secured in 2021, marking the club's second conquest of both the Copa Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil within a single calendar year. This remarkable feat cemented the Verdão's status as one of Brazil's most decorated clubs, adding to a legacy of major titles. It represents the culmination of decades of ambition, finally uniting continental supremacy with domestic dominance under the guidance of Abel Ferreira.
- Libertadores Opponent
- Flamengo (Brazil)
- Significance
- Second Brazilian club to win both major titles in the same year, after Flamengo in 2019
- Total Major Titles After 2021
- 16 or 17 (widely recognized count)
Lore & Background
The double was forged in fire and resilience. After a tense 2-1 extra-time victory over Flamengo in the Libertadores final, where the team held on after a late equalizer to claim their third continental title, they turned their focus inward. The Copa do Brasil final against Athletico Paranaense required a second-leg victory at home after a draw away, testing the squad's mental fortitude. Securing both titles in one year validated the club's resurgence and established a new benchmark for excellence in South American football.
In Their Own Story
The air inside Allianz Parque was thick with anticipation as the final whistle approached against Athletico Paranaense. The scoreboard flickered, confirming the victory that would complete the impossible double. Players collapsed onto the lush green pitch, not just celebrating a win, but etching their names into the permanent history of the club. From the stands, the roar of 40,000 fans echoed like thunder, a sound that declared Palmeiras had finally reached the pinnacle of Brazilian and South American football.
Reader's Guide
The 2021 Copa Libertadores was won by defeating Independiente del Valle in a two-legged final. After losing the first leg 1-0 in Ecuador, Palmeiras returned to Brazil for a decisive match at Allianz Parque. A goal from Deyverson and a dramatic penalty converted by Rony secured a 3-0 aggregate victory, clinching the third continental title. The Copa do Brasil followed shortly after. In the final against Athletico Paranaense, the teams drew 1-1 in Curitiba. The second leg at Allianz Parque saw Palmeiras dominate with goals from Deyverson and Rony, winning 2-0 on aggregate to lift the trophy. This campaign set a new record for the most major titles held by any Brazilian club, reaching 34 total honours. It also marked the first time in history that a Brazilian team won both the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil in the same year, a statistical anomaly that underscores the unique dominance of this specific season.
Did You Know?
- Palmeiras won their second Copa do Brasil title in 2020, before winning the 2021 Copa Libertadores, making them the first Brazilian club to win three Libertadores titles after already having two Copa do Brasil trophies.
- The 2021 double was achieved without losing a single match in the knockout stages of either tournament after the quarter-finals.
- Abel Ferreira became the first coach in Palmeiras history to win both major continental and domestic titles in his debut season with the club.
- Rony scored crucial goals in both finals, playing a pivotal role in securing the historic double.
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