São Paulo Claims 2-0 Win Over Grêmio to Lead Brasileirão

São Paulo secured a pivotal 2-0 victory against Grêmio on February 11, 2026, at Morumbi Stadium, ascending temporarily to the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. The match marked São Paulo's third league game, extending their unbeaten run to five matches with four wins and one draw, accumulating seven points. Lucas Moura opened the scoring with a penalty in the 25th minute, awarded after Grêmio goalkeeper Weverton fouled him. Later, Calleri doubled São Paulo's advantage in the second half, capitalizing on an assist from Luciano, who despite missing a penalty attempt contributed to the attack.

Head coach Hernán Crespo praised the team's intensity and tactical discipline, noting that the players maintained high energy levels throughout the match. He remarked, "São Paulo was the protagonist the whole time," and stressed that playing for São Paulo demands relentless running and fighting, trusting that talent will make a difference.

The match's momentum shifted early when Grêmio's Wagner Leonardo was expelled, leaving Grêmio with a tactical disadvantage. The defeat was Grêmio's second consecutive loss, placing them 12th in the league with three points. Antonio Dutra Júnior, Grêmio’s vice-president of football, acknowledged the team's inconsistency and the challenges of recent restructuring under coach Luís Castro, who has been in charge for just over a month. Dutra emphasized the importance of daily evaluations and expressed confidence in ongoing efforts to stabilize performance as Grêmio prepares to face Juventude next in the Gauchão semifinals.

This game displayed the contrasting trajectories of the two clubs early in the season, with São Paulo displaying cohesive teamwork and resilience, while Grêmio grapples with adjustment and rebuilding under new leadership.