Palmeiras remains untouchable in the Paulista championship, having recorded, last night, their third victory in the same number of games played in the 2026 edition of the competition, all 1-0, against Mirassol. Despite the good start, Abel Ferreira, coach of Verdãodoes not commit to titles, promising only to fight for them. «I never promised titles, nor will I. What I say is that we have a competitive team and we will fight. I know what resources I have and I will work towards them. They asked me for a title and we won 10. If I were to divide the titles by years, they wouldn't be saying what they say to me", said the Portuguese coach after the meeting with Mirassol. Abel also recalled the transformation that the Palmeiras squad underwent in recent months, with the departure of important players. «We have to see how we get there. Ríos (Benfica) and Estêvão (Chelsea) left, and we signed 11 players. Let's continue on our way and I won't promise what I can't. I promise a competitive team that fights for titles", he reinforced. The 47-year-old coach also criticized what he called “narratives” about the club’s spending on reinforcements. Those who were hired at the time alone cost more than 100 million euros, but this amount will be paid off over the next few years. “I can buy a player who will cost me 20 million euros and pay him in five years. When you buy a house, you don't pay immediately, you pay in installments. It is in the budget that we need to compare. Palmeiras didn't spend 700 million (reais), Palmeiras made space. In Vitor Roque, Palmeiras will pay (the transfer costs) for four or five years. It's an expense we have, but it's not included in this year's budget. It is an expense that Palmeiras will pay. But I understand the narratives perfectly. It’s not the budgets that play a role,” he explained. Leader of the Paulista championship, Palmeiras will play again next Tuesday, at Grémio Novorizontino.