São Paulo 1:2 Athletico — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Leonardo Caetano Silva scored twice as Athletico came from behind to beat São Paulo 2-1 in the Brasileiro Série A, a result that sets up their next fixture against Internacional. São Paulo had taken an early lead through Artur, but Athletico turned the match around in ruthless fashion after the interval.

The match turned decisively in the opening minutes of the second half. Leonardo Caetano Silva levelled the scores just seconds after the restart in the 46th minute, then struck again five minutes later, this time assisted by Lucas Esquivel, to complete a quickfire double that silenced a dominant São Paulo side.

São Paulo controlled the ball with 70% possession and registered 17 shots to Athletico's 11, but the visitors were far more clinical, generating 1.79 xG to the hosts' 0.85. The first half told one story—São Paulo had 64% possession and 0.42 xG to Athletico's 0.04—but the second half told another, as Athletico produced 1.75 xG to São Paulo's 0.43. Leonardo Caetano Silva was the standout with a rating of 8.2 out of ten, scoring both goals from his forward position. CheckLive's model rated Athletico marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that edge. Athletico now host Internacional on 25 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of São Paulo vs Athletico?

São Paulo 1-2 Athletico (Brasileiro Série A).

Who scored?

Artur (19') for São Paulo; Leonardo Caetano Silva (46') for Athletico; Leonardo Caetano Silva (51', assist Lucas Esquivel) for Athletico.

Were there any cards in São Paulo vs Athletico?

Yellow cards: null (Athletico); Arthur Dias (Athletico).

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