São Paulo FC wins two friendlies as Portuguesa prepares Série D second‑leg vs Marcílio Dias

São Paulo FC played two inter‑season friendlies at CT Barra Funda on Saturday, beating Primavera‑SP 3‑0 and Santo André 4‑1. Gustavo Santana scored twice in the second match; Ryan Francisco, Arthur and André Silva also found the net. Jonathan Calleri featured but did not score.

In the Série D third‑phase, Portuguesa will host Marcílio Dias‑SC at the Canindé stadium on Saturday at 16:00, needing a win after a 1‑1 draw in the first leg. Coach Ademir Fesan may keep the three‑center‑back system used away, though the team lost striker Thiago Rubim to a knee ligament injury. Marcílio Dias‑SC will be without defender Marcelo Sousa, while striker Manoel is expected to return.