Match report
Sao Paulo Stuns Internacional with 3-0 Victory in Serie A
Sao Paulo
3–0
FT
Internacional
Dec 3, 2025
Sao Paulo stuns the football world by defeating Internacional with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. The match was filled with key moments as Sabino, Maik, and Luciano each scored for Sao Paulo, setting the stage for an impressive victory in Serie A.
Key Facts
- • Sao Paulo's Sabino opened the scoring at 21 minutes with an assist from Ferreira.
- • Maik doubled Sao Paulo’s lead just before halftime, assisted by D. Bobadilla.
- • Luciano sealed the win for Sao Paulo in the 48th minute with a precise finish, assisted by Marcos Antonio.
- • Internacional saw Gabriel Mercado receive a yellow card for persistent fouling in the second half.
Lineups
Sao Paulo
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 2 R. Toloi (D)
- 28 A. Franco (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 42 Maik (M)
- 21 D. Bobadilla (M)
- 16 Luiz Gustavo (M)
- 20 Marcos Antonio (M)
- 11 Ferreira (M)
- 10 Luciano (F)
- 14 G. Tapia (F)
Substitutes
- 50 Young
- 5 Robert Arboleda
- 6 C. Soares
- 22 Mailton
- 25 Alisson
- 29 Pablo Maia
- 32 N. Ferraresi
- 36 Patryck
- 43 Felipe Negrucci
- 45 Lucca Marques
- 46 Pedro Ferreira
- 77 E. Rigoni
Internacional
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 35 B. Aguirre (D)
- 4 Vitao (D)
- 25 G. Mercado (D)
- 18 Juninho (D)
- 14 A. Rodriguez (M)
- 15 Bruno Gomes
- 29 Thiago Maia (M)
- 26 A. Bernabei (M)
- 28 Vitinho (F)
- 10 Alan Patrick (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Diego Esser
- 23 A. Benitez
- 41 Victor Gabriel
- 30 Alisson
- 8 Bruno Henrique
- 33 B. Arhin
- 36 Richard
- 11 O. Romero
- 17 Bruno Tabata
- 47 Gustavo Prado
- 19 R. Borre
- 49 Ricardo Mathias
Timeline
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21' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalSabino · Assist: Ferreira
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33' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Franco · On: R. Arboleda
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45' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalMaik · Assist: D. Bobadilla
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46' Internacional subst · Substitution 1Off: Juninho · On: R. Borré
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48' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalLuciano · Assist: Marcos Antonio
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62' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardD. Bobadilla
Persistent fouling
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66' Internacional Card · Yellow CardGabriel Mercado
Foul
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66' Internacional subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Rodriguez · On: Ricardo Mathias
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72' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Bobadilla · On: Alisson
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79' Internacional subst · Substitution 3Off: Thiago Maia · On: Richard Coelho
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81' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: Luciano · On: Pedro Ferreira
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82' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: Marcos Antonio · On: Pablo Maia
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82' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5Off: Ferreira · On: Lucca Marques
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83' Internacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Vitinho · On: Bruno Henrique
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83' Internacional subst · Substitution 5Off: Alan Patrick · On: Bruno Tabata
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90'+4 Internacional Card · Yellow CardVitão
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sao Paulo | Internacional |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 393 | 298 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | 1.27 | 0.41 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 320 | 221 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 11 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sao Paulo's early goal set the tone, giving them confidence and momentum to control the match.
- ▸ The halftime lead allowed Sao Paulo to maintain their defensive strategy effectively, preventing Internacional from mounting a comeback.