In the 23rd round of the Brasileirao, the race for the title came down to what is promising to be a tight one. Palmeiras (44 points), Inter (43) and Sao Paulo (40) won their matches and offered no chance for each other to relax.

On the match that marked the return of Vagner Love, Palmeiras received Barueri at home.

One day after turning 99, Corinthians played the derby against Santos at Pacaembu. The match was anticipated from the 23rd round in order to satisfy the TV hunger. Santos scored first with an own goal by Chicao, but Corinthians came back in the final minutes with a goal by Chicao. Bill left the bench and scored the other goal.