São Paulo secured a 2-1 comeback victory against EC Primavera on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the MorumBIS stadium. This historic first-ever meeting between the two clubs saw São Paulo enter the Paulistão G8 qualifying zone for the first time this season.
Match Summary
- First Half: The match began under persistent rain with absolute dominance by São Paulo, though they struggled with offensive efficiency. A significant 31st-minute interruption occurred when Primavera defender Afonso was taken by ambulance after being knocked unconscious in a head collision with Tapia.
- Second Half:
- 8′ – Goal (Primavera): Gabriel Poveda opened the scoring for the visitors with a shot from midfield that deflected off Ferraresi, catching goalkeeper Rafael off guard.
- 25′ – Goal (São Paulo): Lucas Moura equalized after a cross from debutant Lucas Ramon. The goal was validated by VAR after being initially flagged for offside.
- 34′ – Goal (São Paulo): Jonathan Calleri converted a penalty to seal the comeback. The penalty was awarded following a VAR review for an elbow by Renato on Luciano.
Match Statistics
| Category | São Paulo | EC Primavera |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Scorers | Lucas Moura (25′), Jonathan Calleri (34′ P) | Gabriel Poveda (53′) |
| Venue | MorumBIS | — |
| Attendance | ~35,000 | — |
| Competition | Campeonato Paulista (Round 7) | — |
Key Performance Highlights
- Lucas Moura: Named best on field with a 7.75 rating; he set the pace for the home team throughout the match.
- Jonathan Calleri: Provided the winning goal from the spot and was a constant threat after being subbed on following Primavera’s opener.
- Gabriel Poveda: Scored Primavera’s only goal, momentarily putting the interior team in a position to cause an upset.