Victor Gabriel, an 19-year-old forward, scored two goals in the competition, while Pimenta, also 19, scored a goal and functioned as a leader for the team. Both players have already made a name for themselves in the Palmeiras sub-20 team, with Pimenta having 35 games in the season and Victor Gabriel having 20 participations in goal in 31 games. They were recently signed by Palmeiras from Ska Brasil and Grêmio São-Carlense, respectively.
The Otten Cup had unusual rules, including two 20-minute halves and unlimited substitutions. Players were also allowed to conduct the ball without passing to a teammate, and a yellow card resulted in a four-minute suspension. Palmeiras led Group A with seven points, winning against Adelaide United and PSV, and drawing against Manchester United. They went on to win against Monaco in the semifinal and PSV in the final.
The interest from European clubs in Victor Gabriel and Pimenta is a significant development for Palmeiras, which has been investing in its youth academy. The club's technical director, Felipe Melo, has emphasized the importance of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) looking at the base of Palmeiras.