São Paulo end winless league run as RB Bragantino rally falls short | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: São Paulo beat RB Bragantino 2-1 to snap their league slump. After an early VAR cancelled a spot kick for Tricolor Paulista, Luciano converted from the spot in the 14th minute. Gustavo Santana doubled the lead in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time, and Fernando pulled one back (90.). Despite 38.3% possession, Tricolor Paulista produced 16 attempts to Braga's eight and forced nine corners to seven. Soberano climb from 13th to 11th in the table and host Atlético Mineiro next, while Massa Bruta drop from seventh to eighth and welcome Bahia.

Player of the Match: Gustavo Santana decided the contest with a first half strike and constant threat, finishing with two shots on target and four possessions won in advanced areas.

Stat of the Match: Massa Bruta posted 61.7% possession yet produced only three shots on target, highlighting control without penetration.

Three Things We Learned: An early VAR intervention cancelled an initial spot kick for Tricolor Paulista, yet a later penalty set the platform. Set pieces mattered for the winners, with Santana's first half strike arriving from a corner and Soberano winning nine corners. Despite 61.7% possession, Braga managed only two shots inside the box, underlining how rarely they broke through.