At MorumBIS, São Paulo beat Juventude 1-0 this Tuesday (21) in the first leg of the fifth round of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.
Even before kickoff, there was already an atmosphere of dissatisfaction in the stadium.
So much so that when his name was announced, head coach Roger Machado was booed by the Tricolor fans.
Once the ball started rolling, São Paulo completely controlled the game and were rarely tested defensively.
After Alan Franco and Cauly were denied by goalkeeper Pedro Rocha, Artur whipped in a teasing cross and Luciano headed home to open the scoring.
Artur and Cauly also wasted chances to extend the lead in the first half.
After the break, with Diogo Barbosa sent off for a nasty foul on Luciano, São Paulo's task became even easier.
Artur hit the post, and Calleri, missing chances one-on-one with the goalkeeper, could not turn their dominance on the pitch into a more comfortable scoreline.
In stoppage time, Calleri had the chance to make it two from the penalty spot, but goalkeeper Pedro Rocha got down to save it in the corner.
After the final whistle, more boos came from the São Paulo fans at MorumBIS.
🚦 What it means
With the win, São Paulo can even draw in the second leg on May 13 at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium and still secure a place in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.
Juventude need to win by two goals to advance. If the team from Rio Grande do Sul wins by one goal, the spot will be decided on penalties.
The green-and-white side return to action next Saturday (25), when they host Londrina in the sixth round of Série B.
Meanwhile, Tricolor Paulista face Mirassol at Brinco de Ouro on the same day in the 13th round of the Brasileirão.
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