Red Bull Bragantino returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, thrashing Gremio Novorizontino 3-0 at home on February 16, 2026. This dominant performance ended Bragantino's run of draws and re-established them as a force in the Campeonato Paulista A1. Bragantino came out with intensity, scoring an early goal to set the tone. They added two more before halftime, effectively ending the contest with a display of attacking fluidity. The second half was a controlled exercise in game management, with Bragantino seeing out the match comfortably. The three-goal margin significantly boosted their goal difference and sent a message to the rest of the league. For Novorizontino, the heavy defeat was a reality check after their recent victory, dropping them down the league table.