Match report

Sao Paulo Defeats Gremio 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
2–0
FT
Gremio
Gremio
Feb 12, 2026

In a compelling match at Morumbi Stadium, Sao Paulo demonstrated resilience and tactical precision to outmaneuver Gremio. The game's early moments set the tone as Lucas Moura opened the scoring with a penalty in the 24th minute. Despite challenges from Gremio, including Weverton receiving a yellow card for elbowing, Sao Paulo’s defense remained solid, leading to Wagner Leonardo’s dismissal after two yellows. Jonathan Calleri sealed the victory with a goal in the 59th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sao Paulo 2–0 Gremio
  • • Lucas Moura scored from a penalty at 24'
  • • Wagner Leonardo dismissed for two yellow cards in the second half
  • • Jonathan Calleri sealed victory with a goal at 59'

Lineups

Sao Paulo

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 19 Lucas Ramon
  • 28 A. Franco (D)
  • 35 Sabino (D)
  • 13 E. Diaz (D)
  • 16 D. Bobadilla (M)
  • 94 Danielzinho (M)
  • 8 Marcos Antonio (M)
  • 7 Lucas Moura (M)
  • 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
  • 10 Luciano (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Carlos Coronel
  • 4 Matheus Doria
  • 32 N. Ferraresi
  • 42 Maik
  • 18 Wendell
  • 2 R. Toloi
  • 46 Pedro Ferreira
  • 29 Pablo Maia
  • 33 Luan Silva
  • 45 Lucca Marques
  • 14 G. Tapia
  • 11 Ferreira

Gremio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Weverton (G)
  • 18 Joao Pedro (D)
  • 2 Fabian Balbuena (D)
  • 3 Wagner Leonardo (D)
  • 23 Marlon (D)
  • 19 E. Noriega (M)
  • 29 Arthur Melo (M)
  • 8 Edenilson (M)
  • 21 Tete (F)
  • 95 Carlos Vinicius (F)
  • 9 F. Amuzu (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 4 Walter Kannemann
  • 53 Gustavo Martins
  • 14 Marcos Rocha
  • 38 Caio Paulista
  • 88 Willian
  • 39 Tiago
  • 17 Dodi
  • 99 J. Enamorado
  • 37 Gabriel Mec
  • 77 Andre Henrique
  • 7 C. Pavon

Timeline

  1. Gremio
    22' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Weverton

    Elbowing

  2. Sao Paulo
    24' Sao Paulo Goal · Penalty
    Lucas Moura
  3. Sao Paulo
    32' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bobadilla · On: Pablo Maia
  4. Gremio
    40' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Edenilson · On: Willian
  5. Sao Paulo
    43' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Luciano

    Foul

  6. Gremio
    45'+5 Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Wagner Leonardo

    Tripping

  7. Gremio
    47' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Wagner Leonardo

    Holding

  8. Gremio
    47' Gremio Card · Red Card
    Wagner Leonardo

    Holding

  9. Gremio
    52' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Amuzu · On: Gustavo Martins
  10. Sao Paulo
    59' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Calleri · Assist: Luciano
  11. Gremio
    68' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Pedro · On: J. Enamorado
  12. Gremio
    68' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carlos Vinicius · On: Andre Henrique
  13. Gremio
    68' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tete · On: C. Pavon
  14. Sao Paulo
    70' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Franco · On: G. Tapia
  15. Sao Paulo
    71' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: N. Ferraresi
  16. Sao Paulo
    85' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marcos Antonio · On: Pedro Ferreira
  17. Sao Paulo
    85' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luciano · On: Ferreira
  18. Gremio
    90'+5 Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Andre Henrique

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sao Paulo Gremio
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 5
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 516 381
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 4.38 0.31
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 463 318
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sao Paulo took an early lead through Lucas Moura's penalty, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Gremio’s numerical disadvantage following Wagner Leonardo's red card solidified Sao Paulo’s control over the game.