The Choque-Rei (English: Clash of Kings) is the name given to Palmeiras and São Paulo football rivalry matches.

Palmeiras has a slight advantadge in head-to-head statistics, with 117 wins against 116 from São Paulo and other 115 drawn matches, making for a balanced encounter.

[5] The first meeting between São Paulo and Palmeiras (at the time called Palestra Itália) began in the 1930 Campeonato Paulista, with a 2–2 draw.

The magnitude of the duel caused journalist Thomaz Mazzoni, from the newspaper A Gazeta Esportiva, to highlight the classic as "Choque-Rei" (Clash of Kings).

[6][7] Last updated on 18 August 2024 Source: [8][9] Total goals in all competitions: Total goals in Campeonato Brasileiro: Palmeiras largest win: São Paulo largest win: Note: Although the Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup are officially different tournaments, in Brazil they are treated many times as the same tournament.