In the 2013 season, Timao achieved significant regional and continental success. They secured the Campeonato Paulista title for a historic 27th time after defeating Santos in the finals. Additionally, they claimed the Recopa Sudamericana trophy by defeating rivals São Paulo. Domestically, the squad competed across major tournaments, reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil and finishing 10th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.