Standout star sets the tone as Santos seize the night at Internacional | OneFootball

Gabriel Barbosa struck in the eighth minute to set Santos on their way to a 3-2 win at Internacional. He later converted from the spot (29.) to complete a ruthless first half brace.

The opener came from the left side, where Gabriel Barbosa drifted in and drove a low left footer into the bottom right corner, giving Peixe instant control.

Colorado were reduced to ten after the foul on him was upgraded to a straight red (28.). Gabriel Barbosa then sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from the penalty spot (29.), doubling Alvinegro Praiano's cushion before the interval.

He remained the game's reference point, finishing with four attempts, two on target, and six touches in the box. He also won the crucial penalty and carried attacks that forced Inter to defend their own area.

With Alvinegro Praiano enjoying 59.5% possession and completing 86.1% of their passes, Gabriel Barbosa repeatedly received early, front foot service. That supply line let him attack the left channel and keep Colorado pinned back through the key phases.

Peixe climb from 14th to 12th in the Brasileirão table and host Atlético Mineiro in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana next. Inter visit Chapecoense next.