Match report

Gremio Defeats Sao Paulo 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Gremio
Gremio
2–0
FT
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Oct 16, 2025

In an intense clash of the Brazilian Serie A, Gremio emerged victorious against Sao Paulo with a convincing 2-0 scoreline. Carlos Vinicius was the hero for Gremio, scoring both goals in the match, including a penalty kick awarded after a VAR review.

Key Facts

  • • Carlos Vinicius scored at minute 39 and again from a penalty at minute 56.
  • • G. Tapia received a yellow card for Sao Paulo in the 46th minute.
  • • Mailton also received a yellow card for Sao Paulo in the 64th minute.
  • • Sao Paulo made multiple substitutions, including Wendell, A. Franco, and Rodrigo.

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 100 Gabriel Grando (G)
  • 14 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 19 E. Noriega (D)
  • 3 Wagner Leonardo (D)
  • 25 Lucas Esteves (D)
  • 17 Dodi (M)
  • 29 Arthur Melo (M)
  • 47 Alysson (M)
  • 8 Edenilson (M)
  • 9 F. Amuzu (M)
  • 95 Carlos Vinicius (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Jorge
  • 44 Viery
  • 53 Gustavo Martins
  • 21 Jemerson
  • 30 Enzo
  • 10 F. Cristaldo
  • 6 G. Cuellar
  • 40 Jardiel
  • 80 Alex Santana
  • 15 Camilo Reijers
  • 99 C. Olivera
  • 7 C. Pavon

Sao Paulo

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 28 A. Franco (D)
  • 5 Robert Arboleda (D)
  • 35 Sabino (D)
  • 22 Mailton (M)
  • 20 Marcos Antonio (M)
  • 25 Alisson (M)
  • 18 Wendell (M)
  • 15 Rodriguinho (F)
  • 10 Luciano (F)
  • 14 G. Tapia (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Young
  • 52 F. Preis
  • 32 N. Ferraresi
  • 42 Maik
  • 36 Patryck
  • 16 Luiz Gustavo
  • 43 Felipe Negrucci
  • 77 E. Rigoni
  • 7 Lucas Moura
  • 11 Ferreira

Timeline

  1. Sao Paulo
    13' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wendell · On: Patryck
  2. Sao Paulo
    21' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    G. Tapia

    Foul

  3. Gremio
    29' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alysson · On: C. Pavon
  4. Gremio
    39' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Vinicius
  5. Sao Paulo
    46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Franco · On: Lucas Moura
  6. Gremio
    54' Gremio Var · Penalty confirmed
    Edenilson
  7. Gremio
    56' Gremio Goal · Penalty
    Carlos Vinicius
  8. Sao Paulo
    64' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Mailton

    Foul

  9. Sao Paulo
    66' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Ferreira
  10. Gremio
    67' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Amuzu · On: F. Cristaldo
  11. Gremio
    67' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlos Vinicius · On: C. Olivera
  12. Sao Paulo
    67' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Tapia · On: Luiz Gustavo
  13. Sao Paulo
    75' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Luciano

    Argument

  14. Sao Paulo
    80' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luciano · On: E. Rigoni
  15. Gremio
    85' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arthur · On: Gustavo Martins
  16. Gremio
    85' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Edenilson · On: Gustavo Cuéllar
  17. Gremio
    90'+4 Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Dodi

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Sao Paulo
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 84% 90%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 14
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 348 617
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 1
xG 2.79 0.97
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 293 556
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlos Vinicius' opening goal at minute 39 set Gremio on their way to a strong lead.
  • ▸ The confirmation of the penalty kick through VAR in the 54th minute solidified Gremio's advantage, making it difficult for Sao Paulo to fight back.