In a thrilling away encounter this Sunday (March 15), São Paulo overcame RB Bragantino 2-1 in the sixth round of the 2026 Brasileirão. The league leaders showed resilience, turning a first-half deficit into a vital victory that keeps them atop the standings.
Herrera’s Early Strike Gives Bragantino the Lead
The opening 45 minutes were relatively quiet, marked by numerous passing errors from both sides. São Paulo had a notable chance when Lucas Moura raced past three defenders before unleashing a powerful shot, only to see it brilliantly saved by Bragantino goalkeeper Cleiton.
QUE PERIGO! ⚡
— Premiere (@canalpremiere) March 16, 2026
Lucas Moura arrancou, deixou três marcadores para trás e soltou uma bomba ao gol. Cleiton apareceu bem e espalmou para escanteio, salvando o Massa Bruta!
*Contém legenda automática#BrasileiraoNoPremiere #BoraDePremiere #RedBullBragantino #SaoPauloFC pic.twitter.com/MpGmXZNaPu
However, Bragantino capitalized on a defensive lapse near the end of the first half. Herrera seized on a poorly cleared ball at the edge of the box and fired it past São Paulo’s defense to give Massa Bruta the lead, leaving the visitors with plenty of work to do in the second half.
Tricolor Paulista Strikes Back
After the break, São Paulo displayed the attacking determination that has kept them at the top of the table. Within the first ten minutes of the second half, Danielzinho delivered a precise lofted ball into the box. Defender Sabino timed his run perfectly and struck a first-time shot to equalize, revitalizing the visiting side and signaling that the comeback was on.
TOCA NO CALLERI QUE É GOL!
— ge (@geglobo) March 16, 2026
Tocaram nele e ele não perdoou: Jonathan Calleri fez o gol da virada do líder São Paulo sobre o Bragantino, fora de casa, pelo Brasileirão.#futebol #bragantino #saopaulo #brasileirao pic.twitter.com/qIM974ohIf
Both teams then intensified their offensive efforts, pushing forward in search of a winning goal. The match grew increasingly tense, with momentum shifting between both sides as they looked for the decisive breakthrough.
Calleri Seals the Comeback
The winning moment arrived when Calleri rose highest to meet a right-wing cross from Lucas Ramon, heading it into the net after a crucial mistake by goalkeeper Cleiton. This goal secured São Paulo’s hard-fought 2-1 victory and allowed the league leaders to maintain their position at the summit of the Brasileirão.
The match highlighted São Paulo’s ability to fight back under pressure and reinforced their status as title favorites, while RB Bragantino was left to rue missed opportunities and defensive errors.
