São Paulo Comebacks Against Flamengo to Win Opener of 2026 Brasileirão

In a compelling start to the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro, São Paulo secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Flamengo at Morumbi Stadium on January 28, 2026. Flamengo initially took the lead in the second half with a goal from Miguel Plata, assisted by Pedro through an inventive futevôlei move just eight minutes after the break. However, São Paulo overturned the deficit with Luciano equalizing at the 16th minute by capitalizing on a defensive error from Flamengo. Danielzinho then scored the decisive winning goal at the 25th minute, sealing São Paulo's first victory of the season.

This win ended São Paulo’s three-match winless streak and boosted them to third place in the league standings, while Flamengo suffered their second consecutive defeat, slipping to 14th. The contest, officiated by referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio without any cards issued, drew a crowd of 27,203 fans and generated revenue of R$ 1,543,721.

Elsewhere in the opening round, Chapecoense impressed with a 4-2 victory over Santos, who are struggling at the bottom of the table after failing to win in five games. São Paulo looks to maintain momentum as they prepare for a subsequent match against Santos.

This thrilling match at Morumbi highlighted São Paulo's resilience and ability to respond under pressure against the champions Flamengo, setting an exciting tone for the remainder of the Brasileirão season.