In 2026, São Paulo make a stronger start to the season than in 2025 | OneFootball

This Sunday, São Paulo faces Red Bull Bragantino in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. It will be the 11th game of the Tricolor this season, which started better in 2026 than the same period in 2025.

Last year, in their first 11 matches, São Paulo achieved four wins, four draws, and three losses. In contrast, in 2026, they have six wins, two draws, and three losses.

In the first half of 2025, São Paulo was led by coach Luis Zubeldía, who is currently with Fluminense. Now, the coach of São Paulo is Hernán Crespo.

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Different Calendars

Other differences between the two periods are the Brazilian football calendar. In 2026, due to the World Cup, the Brasileirão was brought forward and takes place simultaneously with the Paulistão. In the national competition, in three matches, São Paulo is the runner-up with seven points.

This Friday, São Paulo faces RB Bragantino, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista.

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