Brazil Triumphs Over Senegal 2-0 In Friendly Match At Emirates Stadium

Brazil secured a straightforward 2-0 win over Senegal in a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to first-half goals from Estevao and Casemiro. This victory was crucial for Carlo Ancelotti's team,

who had struggled during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, finishing fifth in the CONMEBOL group. The match saw two Premier League players making significant contributions to Brazil's success.

In the opening 10 minutes, Brazil had four opportunities to score. Edouard Mendy made saves against Vinicius Junior twice and once each against Matheus Cunha and Casemiro from Manchester United. Cunha also hit the crossbar with a header from Bruno Guimaraes' delivery. However, Brazil took the lead in the 28th minute when Casemiro's pass deflected to Estevao, who scored with a left-footed shot into the far corner.

Estevao was instrumental in Brazil's performance, creating three chances and completing 11 passes in the final third. His goal was a highlight of his contribution. Vinicius Junior was another key player, making 15 passes in the final third and creating three chances as well. These efforts were part of Brazil's overall strategy that led to their victory.

Seven minutes after Estevao's goal, Casemiro doubled Brazil's lead by controlling Rodrygo's deep free-kick before executing an unusual finish into the top-right corner. Despite Senegal improving in the second half, they couldn't find a breakthrough. Ismaila Sarr forced Ederson into action just before halftime, while Iliman Ndiaye hit the post early in the second half after Nicolas Jackson pressured Brazil’s goalkeeper.

Senegal showed improvement after halftime but failed to score despite their efforts. They managed 11 shots with an expected goals (xG) value of 0.81 compared to Brazil’s 14 shots and xG of 1.67. Nine of Brazil’s shots came before halftime, contributing significantly to their xG tally of 1.4 during that period.

This win marked only Brazil’s second victory in four matches under Ancelotti following unexpected losses to Bolivia and Japan earlier this year. The Selecao demonstrated their attacking prowess with a total of 14 attempts on goal throughout the match.

The game concluded with Brazil comfortably maintaining their lead until full-time, showcasing their ability to control proceedings effectively despite Senegal’s attempts to mount a comeback.