Choque-Rei

Choque-Rei is the football rivalry between Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras and São Paulo Futebol Clube, two of the biggest clubs based in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Both clubs compete in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the Campeonato Paulista state championship, making their matchups regular and high-stakes affairs in Brazilian football.

Choque-Rei matches are played in the city of São Paulo, typically at Allianz Parque for Palmeiras home games or Estádio do Morumbi for São Paulo home games. Both stadiums are among the largest football venues in Brazil, and the rivalry fixture regularly draws capacity crowds for state and national competition matches.

Palmeiras was founded in 1914 as Palestra Itália before being renamed in 1942, while São Paulo Futebol Clube was founded in 1930 in its modern form. The Choque-Rei rivalry dates back to their earliest competitive meetings, and both clubs are consistently ranked among the most successful and widely supported teams in Brazilian football history.

Yes, Palmeiras and São Paulo frequently face each other in the Campeonato Paulista state championship in addition to the national Série A league. They have also met in continental competitions such as the Copa Libertadores, where both clubs have significant histories—Palmeiras winning the tournament and São Paulo being three-time champions.