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Bahia edges São Paulo in thrilling Libertadores race match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Bahia edges São Paulo in thrilling Libertadores race match

Summary

Bahia hosted São Paulo in a riveting match on October 28, resulting in a 3-2 victory for the home side. Bahia took an early lead with goals from Rodrigo Nestor and Erick Pulga, placing them 2-0 ahead within ten minutes. São Paulo responded with goals from Lucas Moura and Damián Bobadilla, equalizing before halftime. The match culminated in Marcos Victor scoring the decisive goal for Bahia late in the game, solidifying their push for a top-four finish in the Brasileirão. The defeat hinders São Paulo's ambitions for a Libertadores spot next season.

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By the Numbers

•Bahia leads 2-0 early with goals from Nestor and Pulga.
•São Paulo equalizes with goals from Moura and Bobadilla.
•Marcos Victor scores the winner for Bahia late in the match.
•The result impacts both teams' Libertadores qualification hopes.
•Match took place at Fonte Nova, home ground of Bahia.

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What they're saying

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Bahia and São Paulo played out a thrilling clash of the tricolors this Wednesday (28) in the Brasileirão.After 90 minutes, Bahia came out on top in a five-goal thriller at Fonte Nova.Rodrigo Nestor ...
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