On Saturday night, São Paulo secured a 2-1 victory over Bragantino in Bragança Paulista, advancing to the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista. This victory reflects São Paulo's resurgence after a shaky start to the year, as they have now gone seven matches without a loss across all competitions and remain unbeaten in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Their last defeat was a 3-1 set back against Palmeiras back in January.

The match was tightly contested, particularly in the first half where both teams had opportunities to score. A standout moment came in the 33rd minute when Bragantino's Gustavinho, set up by Pitta, hit a powerful shot that was expertly saved by São Paulo's goalkeeper Rafael, narrowly avoiding what could have been a game-changing goal as the ball hit the crossbar before being cleared. However, Bragantino couldn't maintain their momentum and faltered shortly after.

The turning point came early in the second half when São Paulo executed a well-practiced free kick. Danielzinho's cross found Luciano, whose clever header assisted Lucas, allowing him to score from close range. With São Paulo showing strong form and continuing their victorious streak, the implications of this win not only bolster their confidence as they advance further in the Paulista Championship, but also serve as a significant morale boost for upcoming matches in the Brazilian league.