At Beira-Rio, São Paulo hold Internacional to a draw

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·2 de abril de 2026

At Beira-Rio, São Paulo hold Internacional to a draw

Credits: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC

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Credits: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC

On Wednesday (1), São Paulo drew 1-1 with Internacional at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS), in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. The opponent’s goal was scored by Alerrandro in the 22nd minute of the first half, and Tricolor’s goal was scored by Calleri in the 42nd minute of the second half.

After the FIFA international break, Tricolor returned to the pitch with some changes: forward Artur made his debut for the club, defensive midfielder Pablo Maia replaced Bobadilla (away on duty with the Paraguayan national team), center-back Rafael Toloi played in place of Alan Franco (with calf pain), and left-back Wendell came in for Enzo (suspended after receiving his third yellow card).

São Paulo’s first good chance came as early as the 2nd minute. The night’s debutant, Artur, cut inside and struck with his left foot, forcing a good save from the opposing goalkeeper. Despite the promising start, it was Internacional who opened the scoring: in the 22nd minute, through forward Alerrandro.

In the second half, São Paulo came back even more aggressive and began pressing in search of the equalizer. Their persistence paid off late in the match. In the 42nd minute, Wendell made a great play and delivered a precise cross to Calleri, who finished with his right foot to secure the equalizer for São Paulo.

Tricolor’s next match will be at MorumBIS against Cruzeiro next Saturday (4) at 6:30 p.m., in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship.

INTERNACIONAL 1-1 SÃO PAULO

Venue: Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS)

Date: 04/01/2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

INT: Anthoni; Bruno Gomes, Victor Gabriel and Mercado; Aguirre (Bruno Tabata, 16/2 (Alan Rodríguez, 25/2)), Villagra, Bruno Henrique (Thiago Maia, 16/2), Paulinho (Ronaldo, 35/2) and Bernabei; Alan Patrick (Carbonero, 35/2) and Alerrandro (Borré, 25/2). Head coach: Paulo Pezzolano.

Goal: Alerrandro (22/1)

Yellow cards: Paulinho (34/2) and Paulo Pezzolano (47/2)

SPFC: Rafael; Lucas Ramon (Cédric, 26/2), Rafael Toloi, Sabino and Wendell; Pablo Maia (Luan, 51/2), Danielzinho (Cauly, at halftime) and Marcos Antonio (Ferreira, 26/2); Artur (Tetê, 51/2), Luciano (André Silva, 38/2) and Calleri. Head coach: Roger Machado.

Goal: Calleri (42/2)

Yellow card: Rafael Toloi (48/2)

Broadcast: Premiere, Record, YouTube / Cazé TV

Referee: Lucas Casagrande (PR)

Assistant referees: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (PR)

Fourth official: Paulo Belence Alves dos Prazeres Filho (PE)

Inspector: Raimundo Nonato Lopo de Abreu (DF)

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