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Palmeiras finds itself in a complicated situation in the Campeonato Paulista, explicitly outlined by the standings in their group. As of now, they are ranked third in Group D, trailing behind São Bernardo and Ponte Preta, with 17 points. This positioning is concerning, as the group is deemed one of the toughest in the competition—making qualification for the next stage precariously uncertain.
Complicating matters further, as only two matches remain in the first phase, Palmeiras must secure victories against Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto and Mirassol to enhance their chances of qualification. Their competitors, São Bernardo and Ponte Preta, are also scheduled to face challenging opponents, which could influence the final outcomes significantly.