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Crespo's São Paulo Reaches Semis in Thriller
22 Feb
Summary
- São Paulo defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 to reach the semifinals.
- Bobadilla and Lucas Moura scored crucial goals for São Paulo.
- São Paulo advanced despite a late red card and Bragantino's late goal.
Hernán Crespo's São Paulo has secured its place as the first semifinalist in the 2026 Paulistão. The team achieved this feat with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against an previously undefeated Red Bull Bragantino at Cícero de Souza Marques on Saturday night.
Bobadilla opened the scoring for São Paulo in the 39th minute, assisted by Lucas Ramon. The lead was extended in the second half with Lucas Moura's goal in the 52nd minute, set up by Luciano and Danielzinho. Red Bull Bragantino managed to pull one back through Gustavo Marques in the 72nd minute, but it wasn't enough.
Despite a late red card for Alan Franco in the 47th minute of the second half, São Paulo managed to withstand the pressure from Red Bull Bragantino, who were desperately seeking an equalizer. The match concluded with São Paulo securing the win, advancing them to the semifinals.
Both teams now shift their focus to the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. Red Bull Bragantino will host Athletico, while São Paulo will visit Coritiba next Wednesday, February 25th.
