Corinthians Claims First Victory of 2026 Brasileirão with 2-0 Win Over Red Bull Bragantino
Corinthians earned their first win in the 2026 Brasileirão season, defeating Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 with goals from Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu, and a crucial penalty save by Hugo Souza.
- • Corinthians won 2-0 against Red Bull Bragantino at Neo Química Arena.
- • Goals were scored by Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu in the second half.
- • Goalkeeper Hugo Souza saved a crucial penalty from Isidro Pitta.
- • Corinthians ended a three-game losing streak against Bragantino and moved to 12th place in the standings.
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Corinthians secured their first win of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro season by defeating Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 at the Neo Química Arena on February 12. The victory was marked by key goals from Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu, both scored in the second half. Gabriel Paulista opened the scoring with a header from a corner kick delivered by Garro, just a minute after halftime. Later, Matheus Bidu sealed the win by scoring on a rebound following a shot by Yuri Alberto.
Goalkeeper Hugo Souza played a crucial role by saving a penalty from Bragantino’s Isidro Pitta, helping to maintain Corinthians’ lead. The match was physical, with five yellow cards issued, but Corinthians maintained control after a relatively uneventful first half.
This win ended Corinthians’ three-game losing streak against Bragantino and boosted their position to 12th place in the league standings with three points from two games. In contrast, Bragantino lost their unbeaten streak and dropped to fifth place with six points from three matches.
Elsewhere in the league, Palmeiras continued their strong form by defeating Internacional 3-1, taking the top spot in the Brasileirão standings with seven points, ahead on goal difference over São Paulo, Fluminense, and Bahia. Internacional, on the other hand, remain in the relegation zone in 17th with just one point.
This match represents a significant turnaround for Corinthians as they seek momentum in the early stages of the Brasileirão season.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Number of games played by Bragantino
Sources report different points and games played for Bragantino
agenciaesporte.com.br
"Red Bull Bragantino has six points from two games."
jovempan.com.br
"Bragantino lost points and finished the match with six points from three games."
Why this matters: One source states Bragantino has six points from two games, while the other claims they have six points from three games. This discrepancy affects the understanding of Bragantino's performance and league standing.