Palmeiras won the cup for the first time in the tournament's history.
In Copa Sudamericana, the team was highly successful, reaching semifinals after eliminating Inti Gas, Guaraní, and the Brazilians Palmeiras, and Gremio, being eliminated by runner-up, Tigre.
They were given preference over Palmeiras, the São Paulo state champion, since Rio won the 1946 Championship of State Teams and thus was considered the champion of the stronger league.
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For Barcos, the fans of Palmeiras and Gilson Kleina's permanency on club were fundamental points to stay on Verdão.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras B, usually called Palmeiras B, was a Brazilian football team from São Paulo.