Rafael buzzing after thrashing Inter: “We must be today’s São Paulo” | OneFootball

Rafael was thrilled with São Paulo's overwhelming victory over Internacional, 3-0, this Wednesday at Vila Belmiro, in the penultimate round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

The goalkeeper, who made some good saves throughout the match, commented on São Paulo's performance, which was completely different from what was shown last Thursday in the humiliating 6-0 defeat to Fluminense.

“Congratulations to the team for the great game, a very difficult game. To answer your question, we need to be the São Paulo of today, which we have shown in several games this year, with this intensity, running both to play and to defend,” said Rafael to Premiere.

“Of course, a defeat like the one against Fluminense has a big impact on us, because that was not the São Paulo that represented that game. The São Paulo the fans want to see is this one, with dedication, with passion. May we continue working and striving for more of this São Paulo here. If we run every time like we did today, we will be applauded every match and surely come out with a positive result,” he concluded.

With the victory, São Paulo secured the eighth position in the Campeonato Brasileiro, a spot that could earn them the much-desired place in the Pre-Libertadores, if Cruzeiro or Fluminense wins the Copa do Brasil.

The Tricolor returns to the field next Sunday against Vitória, at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Barradão, closing the 2025 season.

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