Brazil outclassed Guinea 4-1 in a friendly on Saturday as Joelinton, Rodrygo, Eder Militao and Vinicius Jr scored for the five-time world champions to promote an anti-racism campaign.
It was the first of two friendlies for Brazil against African nations in support of Real Madrid forward Vinicius, who was racially abused in a LaLiga match at Valencia in May, the 10th time incidents involving him have been reported by LaLiga to prosecutors this season.
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Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton, making his international debut, opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a close-range finish from a rebound. Rodrygo extended the lead five minutes later with an unstoppable strike after running clear down the right.
Guirassy Serhou took advantage of a distracted Brazilian defence to pull one back for Guinea with a header following a counter-attack. However, Militao extended Brazil’s lead with a towering header and Vinicius completed the rout from the penalty spot four minutes from time.
Brazil will play Senegal in Lisbon on Tuesday.