The 2008 season was São Paulo's 79th season since club's existence. In Campeonato Paulista was eliminated in semifinals by rival Palmeiras. The club participated in the Copa Libertadores for the fifth time being defeated by the Fluminense in the quarterfinals. However the consecration became for the third time in Série A with an unprecedented done of three nationals titles in a row, reaching 6 titles altogether becoming the greatest Brazilian champion in history of league (since 1971), the trophy came in the last round with a victory by 1–0 over Goiás in the Bezerrão stadium situated in city of Gama, in the Federal District. The single goal was scored by forward Borges along the 22 minutes of first half. For the Copa Sudamericana was eliminated in penalty shootout by Atlético Paranaense.