Brazil delivered a footballing masterclass in Seoul on Friday, dismantling South Korea 5-0 in a rain-soaked friendly that showcased the Seleção’s new attacking firepower and left the home crowd stunned.
A Night of Brazilian Brilliance
With
66,000 fans braving the wet weather at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Brazil wasted no time asserting dominance.
Estevão, the Chelsea prodigy, opened the scoring in the 11th minute after a slick pass from Bruno Guimarães split the Korean defense. Just before halftime,
Rodrygo—Real Madrid’s rising star—curled in a second, setting the tone for a relentless second half.
The floodgates opened after the break. Estevão pounced on a defensive error by Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae to notch his second, and Rodrygo soon followed with his own brace, finishing unmarked inside the box.
Vinicius Junior capped the rout in the 77th minute, sealing a statement win for the five-time world champions.
Ancelotti’s New Era: Attack Shines, Defense Holds
This emphatic victory marks only Brazil’s third win in their last 12 away games—a statistic that had raised eyebrows after a rocky World Cup qualifying campaign. But under new coach
Carlo Ancelotti, the Seleção looked revitalized, blending defensive solidity with explosive individual talent up front.
"Satisfaction comes from the collective team play... Today it worked very well because Rodrygo played a very good game, Estevão as well," Ancelotti told reporters post-match. He emphasized that overcoming strong defenses with individual brilliance will be key at the 2026 World Cup.
South Korea Left Searching for Answers
For South Korea, the night was a sobering reminder of the gap to the world’s elite. The hosts rarely threatened Brazil’s backline and struggled to contain the visitors’ pace and creativity. Coach
Hong Myung-bo admitted,
"We learned a lot by facing a strong team... we showed shortcomings which we will address moving forward."Key Moments and Standout Performers
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Estevão: 2 goals, relentless attacking runs
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Rodrygo: 2 goals, clinical finishing, constant threat
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Vinicius Junior: 1 goal, 1 assist, electric on the wing
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Casemiro: Orchestrated midfield, had a goal disallowed for offside
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Kim Min-jae (South Korea): Defensive error led to Brazil’s third goal
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Brazil’s next test comes against Japan in Tokyo, as Ancelotti continues to fine-tune his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. South Korea, meanwhile, will look to regroup and address defensive frailties exposed by one of the world’s most potent attacks.
Takeaways: Brazil Sends a Warning Shot
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Brazil’s new generation—led by Estevão, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr.—looks ready to reclaim global dominance.
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Ancelotti’s tactical tweaks are paying off, with a balanced blend of flair and discipline.
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South Korea faces tough questions but gains valuable experience ahead of their own World Cup campaign.
If this performance is any indication, Brazil’s rivals should be on high alert—the Seleção is back, and they mean business.
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