São Paulo's 3-0 Triumph Over Internacional Boosts Libertadores Hopes and Puts Rival in Relegation Danger
São Paulo's 3-0 win over Internacional boosts their Libertadores qualification hopes while pushing Internacional closer to relegation in the Brasileirão.
- • São Paulo defeated Internacional 3-0 at Vila Belmiro on December 3, 2025.
- • Goals were scored by Sabino, Mayk, and Luciano, with key assists from Marcos Antônio.
- • São Paulo climbed to 8th place with 51 points, nearing a Libertadores spot.
- • Internacional dropped to 17th place with 41 points, facing relegation danger.
- • Match attendance was 7,309 with a revenue of R$ 392,052.50.
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On December 3, 2025, São Paulo secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Internacional at Vila Belmiro, a result with significant consequences for both teams in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. Sabino opened the scoring with a header from a set piece at the 21st minute, followed by Mayk's deflected shot in first-half stoppage time, leaving Internacional's goalkeeper unable to save. Luciano sealed the win early in the second half with a goal assisted by Marcos Antônio.
This win elevated São Paulo to 51 points and eighth place in the league, positioning them to potentially qualify for the preliminary phase of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, contingent on Copa do Brasil outcomes involving Fluminense or Cruzeiro. Meanwhile, Internacional’s defeat intensified their relegation risk, dropping them to 17th place with 41 points, precariously close to the drop zone.
The match, attended by 7,309 fans and generating R$ 392,052.50 in revenue, saw São Paulo's coach Hernán Crespo steer the team towards a vital win ahead of their final game against relegation-threatened Vitória. Internacional, managed by Abel Braga, will now face Red Bull Bragantino as they fight to avoid Série B relegation.
Despite São Paulo's promising start, their attacking momentum faded after the first goal, while Internacional failed to make effective use of possession, deepening their struggles. The dramatic result has amplified pressure on both clubs heading into the season's final matches.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.