São Paulo Ends 10-Game Winless Streak with 2-1 Victory Over Red Bull Bragantino in Brasileirão
São Paulo FC breaks a 10-match winless streak by defeating Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 at Morumbi, marking a key victory under coach Dorival Júnior in the 2026 Brasileirão.
- • São Paulo ended a 10-match winless streak with a 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino.
- • Goals were scored by Luciano (penalty) and Gustavo Santana (first professional goal).
- • New coach Dorival Júnior earned his first national win with São Paulo.
- • The match had 34,954 attendees and generated about R$1.3 million in revenue.
Key details
On August 29, 2026, São Paulo FC ended a frustrating 10-match winless streak in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A by defeating Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 at Morumbi Stadium. Luciano opened the scoring with a penalty in the 12th minute, a decision confirmed after a VAR review, while 20-year-old Gustavo Santana secured his first professional goal with a volley just before halftime, doubling São Paulo’s lead.
Despite Bragantino's late goal by Fernando in the 44th minute of the second half, São Paulo held on to clinch their first national victory under new coach Dorival Júnior. This win lifted São Paulo to 11th place in the league standings with 30 points, only two points behind rivals Corinthians. Dorival implemented a tactical shift, using a three-man defense and exploiting the left flank for offensive plays, which proved decisive.
The match drew an attendance of 34,954 fans and generated revenues of approximately R$1.3 million, reflecting strong support amid the club's challenging run. Next up, São Paulo will face Atlético-MG on September 5. Meanwhile, Vasco secured a 3-1 win against Cruzeiro on the same day, positioning themselves well ahead of their upcoming Copa do Brasil quarterfinal.
This victory is a crucial morale boost for São Paulo as they strive to climb the Brasileirão standings after weeks of disappointment and tactical adjustments.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Timing of Bragantino's goal
Sources report different timings for Bragantino's goal.
estadao.com.br
"Bragantino scored in the dying moments of the game through Fernando."
agenciaesporte.com.br
"Fernando scored in the 44th minute of the second half."
Why this matters: One source states that Bragantino's goal was scored in the 44th minute of the second half, while another source indicates it was scored in the dying moments of the game, which is less specific. This discrepancy could lead to confusion about the match's final moments.