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Palmeiras' journey in the Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores came to an abrupt end, with early eliminations at the hands of rivals Flamengo and Botafogo, respectively. This sudden exit heightened scrutiny on the team, especially as they had a considerable amount of time to concentrate on the Brazilian Championship. Despite these setbacks, the team ended up finishing as a vice-champion; however, many felt a sense of unfulfillment due to the high standards set by prior victories.