📹 Bahia beat São Paulo as Ceni gets his first win over his former club | OneFootball

The 11th round of Brasileirão-2025 began with Bahia versus São Paulo on the night of this Saturday (31).

And with two goals from Willian José, the Esquadrão de Aço came out on top with a 2 x 1 victory at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova.

Luciano scored for São Paulo in Salvador.

It was the first triumph for coach Rogério Ceni against the club where he made history as a player.

Rafael the protagonist

With many absences, the suspended Zubeldía set up São Paulo with Enzo playing as a winger.

Ceni, on the other hand, opted for more speed on the flanks by starting Ademir - leaving Cauly on the bench.

And Bahia was superior in the first half.

They just needed to "coordinate" with Rafael.

He made two great saves, frustrating Willian José.

Double ex-law in the 2nd half, reaction and celebration of the hosts

A São Paulo player between 2011 and 2012, Willian José fought hard to score his first goal in this Brasileirão.

And he got there at seven minutes, after Pulga's cross.

Ceni's substitutions paid off when Kayky was brought down by Enzo in the area.

A penalty that Willian José took and then celebrated (27').

São Paulo did not give up.

And they also had a penalty in their favor (by Jean Lucas and Lucas Ferreira) after VAR assisted Daronco.

Which Luciano converted (39'). Another who hadn't scored in this BR yet.

SPFC had more possession in the final minutes.

But they were unsuccessful in securing a point. To the delight of the Tricolor baiano.

Celebrate, Ceni!

He ended the uncomfortable fact of never having defeated São Paulo as a coach.

There were 11 games and no triumph for Fortaleza, Flamengo, and Bahia.

This series ended this Saturday.

The record was: Fortaleza (three defeats and two draws), Flamengo (three defeats), and Bahia (three defeats).

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Bahia reached 18 points, returning to the G-6 at least momentarily.

Meanwhile, São Paulo remains with 12 points. Currently in 13th place.

Both teams will play again only on the 12th.

Bahia will be the visitor against Red Bull Bragantino at Cícero de Souza Marques.

And SPFC will host Vasco at MorumBIS.

Photo: Rafael Rodrigues/Bahia

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