This Wednesday, São Paulo claimed a narrow victory over Flamengo in their opening match of the Brasileirao. The encounter left fans breathless as the home team staged an epic comeback after going behind early on.
Flamengo struck first when Gonzalo Plata found the net at the 53rd minute, taking the lead with a well-executed play. However, São Paulo responded fiercely, with Luciano equalizing just 15 minutes later through a powerful header. The turnaround was completed as Danielzinho scored in the 70th minute, sealing a remarkable comeback for the home side.
Danielzinho was the standout performer of the match, contributing a crucial goal for São Paulo. Luciano also shone brightly, scoring once and firing five shots on target.
Head coach Hernán Crespo set up his team in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Rafael in goal; a backline of Maik, Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; with Damián Bobadilla, Danielzinho, and Marcos Antônio in midfield; while Jonathan Calleri and Luciano led the attack.
On the other hand, Filipe Kasmirski’s Flamengo lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Agustín Rossi guarding the net; Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro in defense; Evertton, Erick Pulgar, Gonzalo Plata, Jorge Carrascal, and Everton Cebolinha in midfield; and Pedro up front.
The referee officiating the match at Morumbí Stadium was Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Looking ahead, São Paulo will visit Santos next, while Flamengo prepares to host Internacional. The next clash promises to be exciting as São Paulo faces their eternal rival in the anticipated San-São derby.
With this result, São Paulo now sits in third place with 3 points, while Flamengo remains scoreless in sixteenth position.
Substitutions for São Paulo
79’ 2T – Maik replaced by Cedric Soares
85’ 2T – Luciano replaced by Lucas Moura and Danielzinho by Pablo Maia
90’ 2T – Jonathan Calleri replaced by Gonzalo Tapia
Substitutions for Flamengo
55’ 2T – Evertton replaced by Jorginho and Pedro by Giorgian De Arrascaeta
62’ 2T – Everton Cebolinha replaced by Samuel Lino and Jorge Carrascal by Bruno Henrique
Red Card for Flamengo:
53’ 2T – Jorginho (Straight Red)