Palmeiras Third Shirt 2009

Palmeiras’ 2009 season was one of promise that ended in deep frustration. Managed by Vanderlei Luxemburgo, and later Muricy Ramalho, the club led much of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A but collapsed dramatically in the final stages.

With stars like Marcos, Diego Souza, Pierre, and striker Vágner Love (who rejoined mid-season), Palmeiras looked destined for their first national title since 1994. After topping the table for 19 rounds, internal issues, injuries, and poor form saw their title bid unravel.

They ultimately finished 5th, missing out on the Copa Libertadores qualification spots.

The 2009 campaign remains infamous among Palmeiras fans as a classic “what could have been” season — dominance lost to chaos and inconsistency.