Match report
Sao Paulo Defeats Cruzeiro 4-1 in Serie A Action
Sao Paulo
4–1
FT
Cruzeiro
Apr 4, 2026
Sao Paulo secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Cruzeiro in their Serie A match, with Ferreira leading the charge with two goals. Jonathan Calleri opened the scoring with a penalty before Ferreira doubled the lead. Cruzeiro managed to pull one back through Christian, but Sao Paulo's Ferreira struck twice more to seal the win.
Key Facts
- • Jonathan Calleri scored a penalty for Sao Paulo in the 12th minute
- • Ferreira netted twice for Sao Paulo in the 16th and 62nd minutes
- • Christian scored for Cruzeiro in the 47th minute
- • Ferreira completed his hat-trick in the 91st minute
- • Sao Paulo made five substitutions, Cruzeiro made four
- • Wendell and Ferreira received yellow cards for Sao Paulo
Lineups
Sao Paulo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 19 Lucas Ramon (D)
- 2 Rafael Tolói (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 18 Wendell (D)
- 16 Damián Bobadilla (M)
- 8 Marcos Antônio (M)
- 37 Artur (M)
- 10 Luciano (M)
- 11 Ferreirinha (M)
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Dória
- 80 Cauly
- 13 Enzo Díaz
- 17 André Silva
- 29 Pablo Maia
- 94 Danielzinho
- 21 Cédric Soares
- 34 Tetê
- 33 Luan Santos
- 14 Gonzalo Tapia
- 46 Pedro Ferreira
- 31 Carlos Coronel
Cruzeiro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Matheus Cunha (G)
- 12 William (D)
- 15 Fabrício Bruno (D)
- 25 Lucas Villalba (D)
- 6 Kaiki (D)
- 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
- 11 Gerson (M)
- 99 Keny Arroyo (M)
- 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
- 88 Christian (M)
- 19 Kaio Jorge (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Lucas Silva
- 2 Kauã Moraes
- 94 Wanderson
- 91 Chico da Costa
- 22 Néiser Villarreal
- 34 Jonathan Jesus
- 43 João Marcelo
- 81 Otávio Costa
- 5 Walace
- 23 Fagner
- 36 Kauã Prates
- 70 Kaique Kenji
Timeline
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12' Sao Paulo Goal · PenaltyJonathan Calleri
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16' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalFerreira · Assist: Artur
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46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: Sabino · On: Dória
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46' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2Off: William · On: Kaua Moraes
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47' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal GoalChristian · Assist: K. Arroyo
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60' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Luciano · On: Cauly
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62' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalFerreira
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67' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardWendell
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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68' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Gerson · On: Wanderson
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68' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Arroyo · On: Chico
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76' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: Jonathan Calleri · On: André Silva
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77' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Bobadilla · On: Pablo Maia
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83' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5Off: Kaio Jorge · On: N. Villarreal
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83' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 6Off: Fabrício Bruno · On: Jonathan Jesus
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90'+1 Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalFerreira
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90'+3 Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardFerreira
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 272 | 478 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | 2.01 | 1.45 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 212 | 419 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 6 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sao Paulo's early goals in the 12th and 16th minutes set the tone for the match
- ▸ Ferreira's second goal in the 62nd minute restored Sao Paulo's two-goal advantage after Cruzeiro had pulled one back
- ▸ Ferreira's third goal in stoppage time sealed Sao Paulo's comfortable victory