Serie A · Matchday 1: Sao Paulo beat Flamengo 2-1. The match was played on Thursday, 29 January 2026 at Estadio Do MorumBIS (Sao Paulo); refereed by W. Sampaio.
G. Plata 54' (Flamengo) · Luciano 61' (Sao Paulo) · Danielzinho 71' (Sao Paulo)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Sao Paulo held 41% of possession against 59%, attempting 10 shots to Flamengo's 15.
Shots on target read 4-5 and corners 2-6.
Substitutes: Carlos Coronel, R. Toloi, C. Soares, Matheus Doria, N. Ferraresi, Ferreira, Pedro Ferreira, Lucca Marques, Lucas Moura, Wendell, G. Tapia, Pablo Maia
Coach: Junior Dorival
Substitutes: A. da Silva Ventura, G. de Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Vitao, Daniel Sales, Pablo Lucio, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Guilherme Gomes, Douglas Telles
Coach: Leonardo Jardim
Luciano (Sao Paulo) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.