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Brazil Beats Senegal 2-0 in London as Estêvão Stars and Ancelotti Nears Settled XI

Ancelotti highlighted defensive focus and front-line quality while turning preparations to Tunisia on Tuesday.

Overview

  • Estêvão scored in the 28th minute and Casemiro added a second in the 35th at the Emirates Stadium for a composed friendly win.
  • Defeating Senegal snapped the African champions’ 26-match unbeaten run that stretched back to 2023.
  • Ancelotti called it “a very beautiful game,” praising first-half pressing, controlled second-half management, and collective defensive concentration.
  • The 18-year-old Chelsea forward now has four goals in six appearances for Brazil, drawing strong praise from the coach.
  • Brazil faces Tunisia on Nov. 18 in Lille, with Ancelotti signaling minimal changes, a possible look at Vitor Roque, and concern over Gabriel Magalhães after adductor pain.