What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Monday, August 11th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Spanish newspaper AS mocked Reinier for justifying his lack of success at Real Madrid with a lack of games and the impact of COVID, highlighting his remarks upon joining Atlético-MG.

• After the relegation of the U-20 team, Atlético-MG made 20 departures and 14 arrivals in 2025, prioritizing loans and free partnerships with youth academies.

• In great form at Atlético-MG, Lyanco has been praised by coach Cuca, admitted fatigue from the run of matches, and is negotiating a contract renewal until 2029.

Bahia

• Left-back Ryan announced his departure from Bahia on social media.

• In negotiations with Bahia, Mateo Sanabria was left out of Al Ain’s preseason tournament final squad, which they won against Granada.

• With 30 points in 17 matches, Bahia could surpass its best first-half campaigns in the points-era (31 points in 2019 and 2024) if they win two postponed matches against Internacional and Vasco. The CBF is expected to schedule these games for FIFA dates.

Botafogo

• Botafogo registered Danilo, Montoro, Arthur Cabral, Neto, and Joaquín Correa for the Libertadores round of 16 against LDU, replacing injured players like Kaio Pantaleão and Barrera. The first leg will be this Thursday at Nilton Santos, with the return match next week in Ecuador.

• Matheus Martins ended a four-month goal drought in Botafogo’s thrashing of Fortaleza, celebrating his return after a left thigh injury. Fully recovered, he said he is ready to play on either wing, while the club continues searching for a right winger.

• Chris Ramos from Cádiz will join Botafogo on loan with a mandatory purchase clause tied to easily achievable targets. The fee is lower than initially reported, and the striker is expected to arrive in the coming days to reinforce the attack alongside Arthur Cabral, Mastriani, and Kayke.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino is going through its worst phase under Red Bull management, with seven consecutive losses, matching a negative run from 2016.

• Guzmán Rodríguez and Matheus Fernandes are recovering and close to returning for Red Bull Bragantino, which is still dealing with several injury absences.

• Red Bull Bragantino faces Sertãozinho in the U-20 Paulista, aiming to maintain its strong campaign and group leadership.

Ceará

• Ceará resumes training this Tuesday (12) at 4 PM throughout the week, with the final session on Friday (15) before facing Bragantino on Saturday in the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

• Rodriguinho is already in Fortaleza and will soon be announced by Ceará, arriving on loan until the end of 2025 without a purchase option. Playing for Cruzeiro this season, he made 8 appearances and scored no goals.

Corinthians

• Juventude 2 x 1 Corinthians – Casa Juventude – Brasileirão

• Corinthians missed the chance to gain momentum this season with a lackluster performance against Juventude, moving away from the Libertadores race and closer to the relegation zone.

• Corinthians is experiencing its worst phase in the Brasileirão with only one win in ten games, many absences, and growing concern for the rest of the season.

• Coach Dorival Júnior criticized Corinthians’ lack of consistency after another defeat and demanded focus from the team to improve their league performance.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro ends the first half of the Brasileirão with over 35 points, an 87.4% chance of Libertadores qualification, and a historic record of always finishing in the top 6 under these conditions.

• Coach Leonardo Jardim explained that Gabigol is not a starter because the team performs worse when he, Kaio Jorge, and Matheus Pereira play together, despite their individual quality.

• Cruzeiro will formally complain to the CBF about the referee and VAR for a disallowed goal and disciplinary criteria in the loss to Santos, citing similar mistakes in previous matches.

Flamengo

• Six years after eliminating Internacional in the 2019 Libertadores quarterfinals, Flamengo faces the same rival in the 2025 round of 16 under pressure to qualify, now with Filipe Luís as coach.

• De la Cruz and Danilo are progressing in their recovery and should be available for Flamengo in the Brasileirão against Internacional, but are unlikely to play in the first leg of the Libertadores.

• Former director Carlos Noval recalls Flamengo’s youth development progress over 15 years, his relationship with Vini Jr and other talents, and criticizes his dismissal due to a “philosophy change” under president Bap.

Fluminense

• Colombian forward Santiago Moreno has arrived in Rio and will undergo medical exams to sign a four-year deal with Fluminense after agreeing terms with Portland Timbers. He can only play in the Copa Sudamericana from the quarterfinals and will be the squad’s 11th foreign player.

• After securing Santiago Moreno, Fluminense is negotiating the signing of a center-back to cover defensive absences. According to Victor Lessa, the club has already made an offer and aims to close the deal by Saturday, before facing Fortaleza.

• Fluminense is expected to face América de Cali with an attack of Everaldo, Kevin Serna, and Canobbio, plus Samuel Xavier’s return at right-back. The uncertainties are between Renê or Guga on the left, and Lima or Ganso in midfield.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza faces Vélez Sarsfield this Tuesday (12) in the Libertadores round of 16, seeking a reaction after a heavy league defeat. Despite the crisis in the Brasileirão, the club is counting on fan support and a good record against Argentine teams at Castelão.

• Fortaleza was named the best youth academy in the Northeast and the 10th best in Brazil by Portal Brazuca, highlighting the work done at CT Ribamar Bezerra in player development.

• Despite the crisis and relegation zone status in the Brasileirão, striker Deyverson stated that Fortaleza has the ability to reach the Libertadores final, trusting the squad and his own experience in the competition.

Grêmio

• Grêmio reaffirms support for coach Mano Menezes, plans tactical adjustments, and will hold a meeting with the squad to seek a reaction after losing to Sport.

• Carlos Vinícius received praise from Grêmio fans despite not scoring, showing commitment and potentially earning a starting spot after the match against Sport.

• Grêmio is going through a tough season, flirting with relegation and facing internal crisis despite Mano Menezes remaining in charge.

Internacional

• Internacional will have Vitão and Aguirre back to face Flamengo in the Libertadores, keeping Ricardo Mathias in attack and Tabata on the right wing.

• Alan Rodríguez has gained confidence at Internacional and is expected to start in midfield against Flamengo in the Libertadores, bringing dynamism and support to Alan Patrick.

• Internacional fired coach Renan Brito and the team manager after the U-20 squad was relegated from the Brazilian championship due to poor performance.

Juventude

• Juventude 2 x 1 Corinthians – Casa Juventude – Brasileirão.

• Corinthians was defeated 2–1 by Juventude in the Brasileirão, struggling offensively and missing key players like Memphis Depay and Carrillo. Even with an extra player late in the game, Corinthians couldn’t avoid defeat, while Juventude remains unbeaten at home against them since 2002.

• In his return as Juventude coach, Thiago Carpini praised the team’s collective effort, quick tactical adaptation, and confidence in the 2–1 win over Corinthians. With only four training sessions, he focused on player recovery, valuing teamwork, and avoiding an obsession with the standings, aiming for game-by-game improvement.

Mirassol

• After praising the club’s facilities, Felipe Melo highlighted that Mirassol’s success is the result of hard work and professionalism, while Lozetti named Rafa Guanaes as coach of the tournament.

• The team is already focused on its next Brasileirão challenge against Cruzeiro at the Arena.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras is having its best start in the Brasileirão points era with 36 points in 17 games, surpassing previous title-winning campaigns.

• Palmeiras is set to finalize the signing of goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, its third addition in the transfer window after Ramón Sosa and Khellven.

• Palmeiras is negotiating with left-back Jefté, formerly of Fluminense and a standout at Rangers FC, to replace Vanderlan.

Santos

• Ignacio Pereira, a 15-year-old forward and jewel of Santos’ U-15 team, has been called up by the Argentina U-15 national team for the Liga Evolución in Paraguay.

• Midfielder Tomás Rincón had his new contract with Santos registered in the BID, extending his deal until December 2026.

• In great form, Gabriel Brazão is the goalkeeper with the most saves in Série A, totaling 72 for Santos in the Brasileirão.

São Paulo

• Atlético Nacional and São Paulo meet in the Libertadores round of 16 with both squads close to full strength despite some absences.

• São Paulo returns to the Libertadores under coach Hernán Crespo, with roster changes and riding a positive Brasileirão run.

• Goalkeeper Jandrei will be loaned to Juventude until the end of the year to seek more playing time, confirmed by São Paulo’s director.

Sport Recife

• Sport earned its first win in the Brasileirão and improved defensively, keeping two straight clean sheets. Still, they remain bottom with 9 points and will face São Paulo on Saturday.

• After 19 matches without a win, Sport beat Grêmio 1–0 and was welcomed by around 40 fans at Recife airport. Despite the relief, the team remains last in the Brasileirão with 9 points and faces São Paulo on Saturday.

• Defender Chico is leaving Sport for Israel to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv on a paid loan with an option to buy. A youth product, he played 150 matches for the club.

Vasco

• Midfielder Estrella remains out for Vasco due to swelling and pain in his right knee, a result of injuries and surgeries over the past year. Although training with the squad, coach Fernando Diniz says his absence is due to medical, not technical, reasons.

• Vasco received an offer from CSKA for João Victor and countered with €5 million, while Rayan has attracted interest from Al-Hilal and Piton may receive an €8 million bid from Milan. The club fears losing key players amid difficulties in signing reinforcements.

• Spartak Moscow offered €8 million to Galatasaray and matched Vasco’s salary offer to sign defender Carlos Cuesta. As a result, Vasco may lose the race for the player unless they increase their offer.

Vitória

• Vitória attended a CBF meeting on creating Financial Fair Play in Brazil, with participation from Série A and B clubs and state federations. A working group was formed to present the model in November during the CBF Summit.

• According to UFMG, Vitória has a 41.3% chance of relegation and a 16.8% chance of qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana. Sport leads the relegation risk with 86.9%, followed by Juventude, Fortaleza, and Vasco.