Match report
Sao Paulo Defeats Flamengo 2-1 in Serie A Thriller
Sao Paulo
2–1
FT
Flamengo
Jan 29, 2026
Sao Paulo stunned Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A clash on January 29, 2026. Despite falling behind to a goal from G. Plata just before halftime, Sao Paulo rallied with two second-half goals from Luciano and Danielzinho to secure a crucial win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Sao Paulo 2-1 Flamengo
- • G. Plata scored for Flamengo in the 54th minute
- • Luciano equalized for Sao Paulo in the 61st minute
- • Danielzinho sealed the win for Sao Paulo with a goal in the 71st minute
- • J. Filho was shown a red card late in extra time
Lineups
Sao Paulo
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 42 Maik (D)
- 28 A. Franco (D)
- 5 Robert Arboleda (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 13 E. Diaz (D)
- 16 D. Bobadilla (M)
- 94 Danielzinho (M)
- 8 Marcos Antonio (M)
- 10 Luciano (F)
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Carlos Coronel
- 2 R. Toloi
- 4 Matheus Doria
- 7 Lucas Moura
- 11 Ferreira
- 14 G. Tapia
- 18 Wendell
- 21 C. Soares
- 29 Pablo Maia
- 32 N. Ferraresi
- 45 Lucca Marques
- 46 Pedro Ferreira
Flamengo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Rossi (G)
- 2 G. Varela (D)
- 3 Leo Ortiz (D)
- 4 Leo Pereira (D)
- 26 Alex Sandro (D)
- 52 Evertton Araujo (M)
- 5 E. Pulgar (M)
- 19 G. Plata (M)
- 15 J. Carrascal (M)
- 11 Everton (M)
- 9 Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 42 A. da Silva Ventura
- 22 Emerson Royal
- 51 Daniel Sales
- 44 Vitao
- 6 Ayrton Lucas
- 21 Jorginho
- 56 Pablo Lucio
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta
- 47 Guilherme Gomes
- 81 Douglas Telles
- 16 Samuel Lino
- 27 Bruno Henrique
Timeline
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54' Flamengo Goal · Normal GoalG. Plata · Assist: Pedro
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56' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1Off: Evertton Araujo · On: J. Filho
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56' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2Off: Pedro · On: G. de Arrascaeta
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61' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalLuciano · Assist: E. Diaz
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62' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3Off: Éverton · On: Samuel Lino
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62' Flamengo subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Carrascal · On: Bruno Henrique
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71' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalDanielzinho
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80' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: Maik · On: Cédric Soares
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86' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Luciano · On: Lucas Moura
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86' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: Danielzinho · On: Pablo Maia
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90'+1 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: Jonathan Calleri · On: G. Tapia
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90'+9 Flamengo Card · Red CardJ. Filho
Serious foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sao Paulo | Flamengo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 379 | 542 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.72 | 2.18 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 304 | 469 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Luciano's equalizer at 61' shifted momentum back to Sao Paulo after Flamengo took an early lead
- ▸ Danielzinho's goal at 71' secured the win for Sao Paulo, despite Flamengo's attempts to recover