São Paulo and Corinthians Secure Quarterfinal Spots in Campeonato Paulista 2026
São Paulo and Corinthians advance to the Campeonato Paulista 2026 quarterfinals after respective wins over Ponte Preta and São Bernardo.
- • São Paulo defeated Ponte Preta 2-1 and secured sixth place in group stage.
- • Corinthians beat São Bernardo 1-0 with André scoring the only goal.
- • Ponte Preta was relegated finishing last with zero points.
- • São Paulo will face Red Bull Bragantino; Corinthians to play Portuguesa in quarterfinals.
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São Paulo and Corinthians both clinched their places in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista 2026 following decisive victories in their final group stage matches. São Paulo defeated Ponte Preta 2-1 on the road at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, while Corinthians edged São Bernardo 1-0 at the Primeiro de Maio stadium.
In São Paulo's match, Lucas Ramon scored his first goal for the club in the 38th minute, putting them ahead before Calleri doubled the lead early in the second half. Bryan Borges managed to reduce the deficit for Ponte Preta, but it was not enough to avoid their relegation to Série A2, as they finished last with zero points. São Paulo closed the group stage sixth in the standings with 13 points, marking a six-game unbeaten run across competitions.
Corinthians secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a 66th-minute strike by André, who returned successfully from injury. With 14 points, Corinthians finished fifth in the group and now prepare for a quarterfinal clash against Portuguesa, a match to be confirmed by the Federação Paulista de Futebol.
São Paulo is set to face Red Bull Bragantino in their quarterfinal encounter, also awaiting official scheduling. Meanwhile, both teams are balancing their schedules, with São Paulo's next Brasileirão fixture against Coritiba on February 26, and Corinthians facing Athletico-PR on February 19 in a delayed league match.
These results consolidate the position of two of São Paulo's biggest clubs in the state championship knockout rounds, setting the stage for exciting quarterfinal battles. The victories underline their ability to perform in crucial matches as they aim for a title in the Campeonato Paulista 2026.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Match date
Sources report different dates for the São Paulo vs. Ponte Preta match
agenciaesporte.com.br
"The final group stage match was held at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli."
cnnbrasil.com.br
"The final match of the first phase of the Paulistão on Sunday, March 15."
Why this matters: One source states the match was held on February 15, 2026, while another claims it took place on March 15, 2026. This discrepancy affects the timeline of events leading to the quarterfinals.