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The early shift from a robust end to the previous season, where the team triumphed with nine consecutive victories, evokes optimism. However, the reality is that these victories may not guarantee a successful continuation into 2025. As some commentators note, while the past performances raised expectations, they also highlight the precarious circumstances that allowed for such results. The narrow lens through which these final matches should be viewed suggests that the current success may have benefited from a peculiar confluence of favorable conditions in the Brazilian championship.