Palmeiras vs Santos
Definition
A legendary football (soccer) rivalry between Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras and Santos FC, two powerhouse clubs from São Paulo state in Brazil, known for intense matches filled with passion, history, and occasional chaos.
Refers to head-to-head games between Palmeiras (the 'Verdão') and Santos (home of Pelé legends), often in the Campeonato Paulista or Brasileirão, where bragging rights are worth more than the trophy.
Examples
O Palmeiras vs Santos lotou o estádio com torcedores que gritavam mais alto que os jogadores.
Palmeiras vs Santos filled the stadium with fans who shouted louder than the players.
No Palmeiras vs Santos, a rivalidade é tão antiga que até os fantasmas das palm trees provocam os santos.
In Palmeiras vs Santos, the rivalry is so old that even the ghosts of palm trees taunt the saints.
Assisti ao Palmeiras vs Santos e saí com o coração acelerado, como se eu tivesse jogado 90 minutos.
I watched Palmeiras vs Santos and left with my heart racing, like I'd played 90 minutes myself.
Palmeiras vs Santos: o clássico onde o VAR decide menos que a torcida no bar.
Palmeiras vs Santos: the classic where VAR decides less than the fans at the bar.