Derby win hands São Paulo hope at last | OneFootball

São Paulo secured a vital 2-0 win over rivals Corinthians in the 15th round of the 2025 Brasileirão at MorumBIS, climbing to 13th in the table after the result, according to Arquibancada Tricolor. The victory comes at a crucial juncture for São Paulo, who had been struggling for momentum in the lower half of the standings.

With this win, São Paulo move to 16 points, with a record so far of three wins, seven draws, and five defeats. They have found the net 14 times but have conceded 18 goals, a tally that highlights lingering challenges at both ends of the pitch. This output has kept them just above the bottom quarter of the competition going into a busy summer schedule.

The derby success against Corinthians is significant not only for the bragging rights but also as a potential turning point in Hernán Crespo’s campaign, which had seen the side linger near the relegation zone for several weeks. Luciano continued his productive run of form, having now contributed to eight goals in his last 12 appearances—a key factor in São Paulo’s attack while the squad deals with absences and transitions.

In the broader context of the round, São Paulo were one of several sides in the bottom half to pick up points, with others like Vasco da Gama and Bahia only managing draws. São Paulo's defensive performance was notably improved, keeping a clean sheet against a Corinthians squad that came into the clash with its own injury absences but managed to bring back several returnees for the occasion.

The immediate focus now shifts to the 16th round, where São Paulo will face Juventude away at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in Caxias do Sul on Thursday. Juventude, currently sitting 18th with 11 points, offer a stern but surmountable challenge—having just three victories and a league-high 24 goals conceded. São Paulo will aim to build on their newfound stability and stack consecutive wins for the first time this season.

For Crespo and his side, the pressing issues remain squad depth, consistent finishing, and a defensive unit that has been error-prone through the opening 15 rounds. The result over Corinthians—a rival and a benchmark for top-flight consistency—delivers a needed confidence boost, but improvement over the next fixtures will be crucial if São Paulo want to surge into the top half.

The club’s midseason trajectory now hangs on turning this derby spark into a sustained run, with the matchup against Juventude providing a timely opportunity to consolidate progress.

(Source: Arquibancada Tricolor)

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