Match report

Corinthians Secures Thrilling 3-1 Victory Over Sao Paulo in Serie A

Corinthians
Corinthians
3–1
FT
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Nov 20, 2025

In an electrifying match at the Arena Corinthians, Corinthians managed to secure a crucial 3-1 victory over Sao Paulo. The game was marred by early yellow cards for Breno Bidon of Corinthians and Cédric Soares of Sao Paulo, setting the tone for a physical encounter. Yuri Alberto capitalized on a penalty in the 31st minute to give Corinthians an early lead, though G. Tapia equalized with a well-placed shot from outside the box just five minutes into the second half. Despite Sao Paulo's efforts to

Key Facts

  • • Yuri Alberto scored twice (31', 89') and a penalty
  • • M. Depay netted one goal at 84'
  • • G. Tapia equalized for Sao Paulo at 54'
  • • Breno Bidon and Cédric Soares received yellow cards early in the match

Lineups

Corinthians

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 40 Felipe Longo (G)
  • 2 Matheuzinho (D)
  • 47 Joao Pedro (D)
  • 13 Gustavo Henrique (D)
  • 6 F. Angileri (D)
  • 21 Matheus Bidu (D)
  • 70 J. Martinez (M)
  • 19 A. Carrillo (M)
  • 27 Breno Bidon (M)
  • 56 Gui Negao (F)
  • 9 Yuri Alberto (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 Kaue
  • 5 Andre Ramalho
  • 25 Caca
  • 46 Hugo
  • 35 Charles Rigon
  • 37 Ryan
  • 49 Andre
  • 61 Dieguinho
  • 10 M. Depay
  • 11 Angel Romero
  • 29 Vitinho
  • 43 Talles Magno

Sao Paulo

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 2 R. Toloi (D)
  • 28 A. Franco (D)
  • 35 Sabino (D)
  • 6 C. Soares (M)
  • 29 Pablo Maia (M)
  • 16 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 36 Patryck (M)
  • 25 Alisson (F)
  • 10 Luciano (F)
  • 11 Ferreira (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Young
  • 22 Mailton
  • 42 Maik
  • 32 N. Ferraresi
  • 56 N. Bosshardt
  • 21 D. Bobadilla
  • 43 Felipe Negrucci
  • 46 Pedro Ferreira
  • 14 G. Tapia
  • 39 Paulinho
  • 45 Lucca Marques
  • 77 E. Rigoni

Timeline

  1. Corinthians
    10' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Breno Bidon

    Foul

  2. Sao Paulo
    24' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Cédric Soares

    Foul

  3. Corinthians
    27' Corinthians Var · Penalty confirmed
    Breno Bidon
  4. Corinthians
    31' Corinthians Goal · Penalty
    Yuri Alberto
  5. Sao Paulo
    46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Patryck · On: G. Tapia
  6. Sao Paulo
    51' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Alisson

    Foul

  7. Sao Paulo
    54' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Tapia · Assist: Cédric Soares
  8. Corinthians
    63' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gui Negao · On: M. Depay
  9. Corinthians
    63' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: André Carrillo · On: Vitinho
  10. Sao Paulo
    65' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Tolói · On: N. Ferraresi
  11. Sao Paulo
    65' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alisson · On: D. Bobadilla
  12. Corinthians
    81' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: José Martínez · On: Andre
  13. Corinthians
    84' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay
  14. Corinthians
    89' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Yuri Alberto
  15. Corinthians
    90'+1 Corinthians subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Breno Bidon · On: Charles
  16. Corinthians
    90'+1 Corinthians subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Yuri Alberto · On: Á. Romero

Match Stats

Stat Corinthians Sao Paulo
Fouls 15 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 321 393
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.69 0.33
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 265 316
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Corinthians capitalized on a controversial penalty call, confirmed by VAR, to take the lead through Yuri Alberto in the 31st minute.
  • ▸ Late goals from M. Depay and a second strike from Yuri Alberto at 84' and 89', respectively, secured Corinthians' victory over Sao Paulo.