Match report
Corinthians Defeats Sao Paulo 3-2 in Serie A Thriller
Corinthians
3–2
FT
Sao Paulo
May 10, 2026
Corinthians secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sao Paulo in a high-intensity Serie A encounter. Raniele, Matheuzinho, and Breno Bidon scored for Corinthians, while Luciano netted and Matheuzinho conceded an own goal for Sao Paulo. The match saw several yellow cards and key substitutions, adding to the drama of the contest.
Key Facts
- • Corinthians 3-2 Sao Paulo
- • Goals: Raniele (17'), Matheuzinho (52'), Breno Bidon (57') for Corinthians; Luciano (41'), Matheuzinho (OG, 89') for Sao Paulo
- • Yellow Cards: Sabino (Sao Paulo, 45+1'), E. Diaz (Sao Paulo, 73'), Pedro Raul (Corinthians, 90+5')
- • Substitutions: Ferreira for Cauly, Danielzinho for Luan (Sao Paulo), Wendell for E. Diaz, Dieguinho for André Carrillo, Z. Labyad for R. Garro, Pedro Raul for Yuri Alberto (Corinthians)
Lineups
Corinthians
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Hugo Souza (G)
- 2 Matheuzinho (D)
- 3 Gabriel Paulista (D)
- 13 Gustavo Henrique (D)
- 21 Matheus Bidu (D)
- 19 André Carrillo (M)
- 14 Raniele (M)
- 7 Breno Bidon (M)
- 8 Rodrigo Garro (M)
- 77 Jesse Lingard (M)
- 9 Yuri Alberto (F)
Substitutes
- 61 Dieguinho
- 52 Zakaria Labyad
- 51 Kauê
- 55 Iago Machado
- 26 Fabrizio Angileri
- 20 Pedro Milans
- 5 André Ramalho
- 80 Alex Santana
- 23 Matheus Pereira
- 37 Kaio César
- 18 Pedro Raul
- 56 Gui Negão
Sao Paulo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 21 Cédric Soares (D)
- 4 Dória (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 13 Enzo Díaz (D)
- 16 Damián Bobadilla (M)
- 94 Danielzinho (M)
- 37 Artur (M)
- 10 Luciano (M)
- 11 Ferreirinha (M)
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 33 Luan Santos
- 80 Cauly
- 18 Wendell
- 31 Carlos Coronel
- 54 Luis Osorio
- 40 Igor Felisberto
- 45 Lucca
- 46 Pedro Ferreira
- 48 Djhordney Ferreira
- 30 Felipe Negrucci
- 17 André Silva
- 14 Gonzalo Tapia
Timeline
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17' Corinthians Goal · Normal GoalRaniele · Assist: R. Garro
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41' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalLuciano · Assist: D. Bobadilla
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45'+1 Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardSabino
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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52' Corinthians Goal · Normal GoalMatheuzinho · Assist: André Carrillo
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57' Corinthians Goal · Normal GoalBreno Bidon · Assist: R. Garro
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69' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: Ferreira · On: Cauly
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69' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Danielzinho · On: Luan
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73' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardE. Diaz
Roughing
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83' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Diaz · On: Wendell
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83' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1Off: André Carrillo · On: Dieguinho
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88' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Garro · On: Z. Labyad
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88' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3Off: Yuri Alberto · On: Pedro Raul
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89' Sao Paulo Goal · Own GoalMatheuzinho
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90'+2 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Bobadilla · On: André Silva
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90'+5 Corinthians Card · Yellow CardPedro Raul
Delay of game
Match Stats
| Stat | Corinthians | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 370 | 396 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.37 | 1.02 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 0 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | -0.65 | -0.65 |
| Accurate Passes | 304 | 323 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Corinthians took the lead early with Raniele's goal, setting the tone for a dominant first half.
- ▸ An own goal from Matheuzinho late in the game nearly gave Sao Paulo hope, but it was too little too late as Corinthians held on for victory.