June 07, 2026
A critic of the influx of foreign coaches in Brazilian club football, Portaluppi hopes the strong showing will shine a light on talent among Brazilian managers
He holds his hands up apologetically after each strike against the club where he spent his formative years
The 23-year-old Brazilian forward, who joined Chelsea six days ago, found the net in the 18th minute and again early in the second half with two excellent finishes
The 62-year-old has transformed the struggling Brazilian side with a high-intensity style that he calls "creating chaos"
A well-placed strike midway through the second half seals the deal
They will play the winner of the game between Manchester City and Al-Hilal