Relive São Paulo’s worst moments of the season | OneFootball

The 2025 season for São Paulo was, without a doubt, one of the most frustrating in recent years. On the field, the team struggled with inconsistent performances, painful eliminations, and a series of injuries that decimated the squad. Off the field, the scenario was no different: the administrative chaos under president Julio Casares’s management ended up directly impacting the team’s performance. Gazeta Esportiva recalled the worst moments of Tricolor in 2025. Check it out!

Elimination from the Libertadores

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São Paulo started the 2025 Libertadores far from being considered one of the main favorites. Even so, they had a consistent group stage, finished comfortably at the top, and advanced to the knockout rounds. In the round of 16, they faced difficulties against Atlético Nacional but managed to qualify on penalties, fueling the fans’ hopes that the club could go far in the competition.

In the quarterfinals, the opponent was LDU, a team not considered among the elite of South American football, which increased São Paulo’s optimism. On the field, however, the outcome was disappointing.

In the first leg, in Ecuador, São Paulo squandered numerous clear chances, especially with Luciano, and saw LDU take a 2-0 lead, complicating the situation. Even so, the fans believed in a comeback at Morumbi. What happened, however, was a repetition of mistakes: more missed goals, collective disorganization, and a goal from LDU, which closed the aggregate score at 3-0 and ended the dream of a fourth continental title.

Medical Department Crisis

São Paulo’s problems in 2025 were not limited to the pitch. Off the field, the club went through a series of controversies involving the medical department. Over the course of the season, more than 70 injuries were recorded, directly affecting the team’s performance.

Lucas was one of the most emblematic cases. With recurring issues in his right knee, the forward suffered successive injuries and was unable to reach his best physical condition. Oscar also faced a difficult year. Announced as the main signing for the season, the number 8 dealt with a series of physical problems, including edema in his left thigh, vertebral fracture, and a calf injury. The situation worsened at the end of the year, when the player was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition that led him to consider retirement.

The pressure on the board increased, and after the end of the season, the club announced the departure of 11 professionals from the medical department. The crisis, however, took on new dimensions when it came to light that two players from the professional squad received the medication Mounjaro after a specific clinical evaluation, a fact that generated strong internal repercussions.

Humiliation against Fluminense

Without a doubt, the lowest point of the season was the 6-0 thrashing suffered against Fluminense at Maracanã, in the Brazilian Championship. At that moment, São Paulo was already severely affected by injuries and took the field with 15 absences, 13 of them due to physical problems.

Fluminense took advantage of the situation and inflicted São Paulo’s biggest defeat in the history of the matchup. The night also had an additional symbolic twist: the Fluminense coach, Luiz Zubeldía, had managed São Paulo until he was fired in the middle of the season, making the setback even more painful for the São Paulo club.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.