Overview

• São Paulo fell 1-0 to Ceará at home, extending a run of four defeats and leaving the attack with just one goal in seven matches.
• Only 12,342 paid attended at Morumbi, the lowest non-restricted crowd since 2019, and supporters protested with boos.
• Defender Arboleda said the Libertadores quarterfinal exit to LDU hit the squad emotionally and he understands the fans’ frustration.
• Crespo declined to discuss internal disputes, saying he will focus on controllable factors and the push for continental qualification.
• Midfielder Oscar remains in individual recovery from serious lumbar fractures with no rush to return, and the team faces Fortaleza on Thursday before hosting Palmeiras on Sunday.