Corinthians vs São Paulo
Definition
A phrase referring to the intense football rivalry match between Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (Corinthians) and São Paulo Futebol Clube (São Paulo FC), two powerhouse clubs from São Paulo, Brazil, known as the 'Clássico Majestoso' or Majestic Derby.
Commonly used by fans and media to hype up derbies where passion runs hotter than a samba beat, often decided by last-minute drama or controversial VAR calls.
Examples
O Corinthians vs São Paulo ontem foi uma loucura, com o Timão virando no final como se tivesse hackeado o jogo.
Yesterday's Corinthians vs São Paulo was pure madness, with Timão pulling off a comeback like they'd hacked the game.
Nada une ou divide uma família paulista como um Corinthians vs São Paulo no Morumbi lotado.
Nothing unites or divides a São Paulo family quite like a packed Morumbi Corinthians vs São Paulo match.
Apostei no Corinthians vs São Paulo e agora estou rico... ou mendigo, dependendo do pênalti polêmico.
I bet on Corinthians vs São Paulo and now I'm either rich... or broke, depending on that dodgy penalty.
Em todo Corinthians vs São Paulo, o juiz vira o verdadeiro vilão da novela brasileira.
In every Corinthians vs São Paulo, the ref becomes the ultimate villain in Brazil's soap opera.