São Paulo demonstrated their strength on the field, overwhelming Internacional 3-0 in a crucial match for the 37th round of the Brasileirao at Vila Belmiro Stadium. The scoring opened in the 20th minute when Sabino soared to meet a ball with a powerful header, putting São Paulo ahead. Just before halftime, in the 47th minute, Maik doubled the advantage after a fantastic play. Luciano finalized the score with a goal in the 47th minute of the second half.
Sabino was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing with a stellar performance and a goal. Additionally, goalkeeper Rafael made a significant impact by saving four shots on target, helping to secure the clean sheet.
Midfielder Damián Bobadilla also made his mark early on, dazzling fans with an impressive nutmeg just 9 minutes into the match.
São Paulo’s manager, Hernán Crespo, opted for a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Rafael in goal; Rafael Tolói, Alan Franco, and Sabino in defense; Maik, Luiz Gustavo, Marcos Antônio, Ferreira, and Damián Bobadilla in midfield; and Luciano alongside Gonzalo Tapia up front.
On the other hand, Internacional, under coach Abel Braga, lined up in a 5-4-1 setup with Sergio Rochet as the goalkeeper; Braian Aguirre, Gabriel Mercado, Vitão, Juninho, and Alexandro Bernabei forming the defensive wall; Bruno Gomes, Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, and Alan Patrick controlling the midfield; and Vitinho leading the attack.
The match was overseen by referee Bruno Arleu de Araujo.
Following this match, São Paulo will face Vitória away while Internacional will host RB Bragantino at home.
With this result, São Paulo climbs to 51 points, securing 8th place in the standings, while Internacional remains at 41 points, currently sitting in 18th place.
Substitutions for São Paulo:
32’ 1T – Alan Franco for Robert Arboleda
71’ 2T – Damián Bobadilla for Alisson
80’ 2T – Luciano for Pedro Ferreira, Ferreira for Pablo Maia, Marcos Antônio for Lucca Marques
Yellow Card for São Paulo:
16’ 2T Damián Bobadilla (Repetitive fouling)
Substitutions for Internacional:
45’ 2T – Juninho for Rafael Santos Borré
66’ 2T – Alan Rodríguez for Ricardo Mathias
78’ 2T – Thiago Maia for Richard
82’ 2T – Alan Patrick for Bruno Tabata, Vitinho for Bruno Henrique
Yellow Cards for Internacional:
20’ 2T Gabriel Mercado (Unsporting behavior), 48’ 2T Vitão (Unsporting behavior)