Calleri returns, Luciano rescues São Paulo, first win in the Paulistão | OneFootball

On the eve of the impeachment vote of president Julio Cesar Casares, São Paulo defeated São Bernardo 1-0 at MorumBIS this Thursday (15th), in the second round of the 2026 Paulistão.

During the match, there were even reports circulating that Casares would resign from his position after the final whistle. Read more here!

The fans also protested and insulted the president during the game.

Another highlight of the match was the return of Calleri, who had been sidelined for eight months recovering from injury.

⚽ The Match

In a first half with heavy rain, both teams produced little.

The visitors had more possession, but did not trouble goalkeeper Rafael much.

Meanwhile, the Tricolor Paulista had the best chance when Lucca hit the post, finishing off Wendell’s cross.

São Bernardo threatened right after the break, when Rafael saved a rebound from Felipe Garcia.

The second half continued with few chances for either side.

And just as the match was taking on a dramatic tone, Luciano brought relief.

After a free kick into the box, Arboleda dove for a header and hit the crossbar. 

Then, Luciano picked up the rebound and finished with style, into the top corner, to secure the victory for São Paulo.

🚦 What’s Next

After losing their opening match, São Paulo earned their first three points in the Paulistão and climbed from second-to-last to tenth place.

São Bernardo has the same number of points, but sits in fifth place due to a better goal difference (3 vs. -2).

Next Sunday (18th), Tricolor Paulista visits Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena, while São Bernardo hosts Noroeste.

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