What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Monday, August 4rd, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG is trying to keep Arana, Lyanco, and Alan Franco but already has a “shadow squad” mapped for quick replacements.

• Guilherme Arana and Saravia were cleared by the medical staff and will reinforce the team against Flamengo in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16.

• Alexsander explained his return to Brazil to play for Atlético-MG, highlighting his winning mindset and expectations for the Copa do Brasil clash against Flamengo.

Bahia

• Bahia resumed training to prepare for the Copa do Brasil Round of 16 against Retrô on Wednesday (6). After a 3–2 win in the first leg, a draw is enough to advance.

• Left-back Ryan, no longer in the club’s plans, is close to joining Estrela Amadora (Portugal). With a contract until December, he will leave permanently.

• Forward Dell was called up to Brazil’s U-17 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica on August 21 and 24, possibly missing league games against Corinthians and Santos.

Botafogo

• John Textor faces a conflict of interest in trying to buy back Botafogo from Eagle Football, the company he founded. The club’s future will likely be decided in court.

• Botafogo is demanding over R$590 million from Lyon, claiming that transfers of players like Luiz Henrique and Almada were emergency financial aid.

• Goalkeeper Neto accepted Botafogo’s offer and is negotiating his release from Bournemouth. His signing depends on John’s sale to West Ham for €10 million.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino is facing a crisis with nearly a full squad in the medical department, including Guzmán Rodríguez, Eduardo, Juninho Capixaba, and others.

• Forward Luis Gustavo was called up to Brazil’s U-17 national team for the August friendlies against Costa Rica.

Ceará

• Ceará is close to signing striker Paulo Baya from Fluminense on loan.

• Coach Léo Condé praised Ceará’s draw against Flamengo and commented on Vina’s fitness and Richardson’s injury.

• Ceará started preparing for their match against Palmeiras on Sunday (10), aiming to continue their positive run.

Corinthians

• Corinthians confirmed their pursuit of reinforcements, especially in positions highlighted by coach Dorival Júnior, despite financial limitations.

• The club plans to raise salaries and release clauses for youth players like Kauê Furquim and Gui Amorim.

• Left-back Matheus Bidu renewed his contract with Corinthians until the end of 2027.

Cruzeiro

• William revealed he suffered internal bleeding in his hip after a clash with Kannemann but returned in Cruzeiro’s win over Botafogo.

• Colo-Colo striker Lucas Cepeda was offered to Cruzeiro but is not part of the club’s plans this transfer window.

• Kaio Jorge is in top form, leading the league in goals and ranking second in goal contributions, surpassing players like Arrascaeta, Hulk, and Neymar.

Flamengo

• Flamengo has never overcome an away deficit in knockout rounds and needs to break that pattern against Atlético-MG to advance in the Copa do Brasil.

• Jorge Carrascal was introduced as a Flamengo player, expressing stress over the long negotiation and his desire to join the club.

• Coach Filipe Luís is uncertain about at least three positions in the starting lineup for the decisive Copa do Brasil clash.

Fluminense

• Paulo Baya may transfer to Ceará, which has made an offer. The Primavera-SP loanee has played 17 matches this season with two goals and one assist.

• Defender Thiago Silva is out for at least four weeks due to a muscle injury. Manoel is likely to replace him, with few backup options.

• Midfielders Hércules and Otávio returned to training and could be available for the Copa do Brasil match against Internacional.

Fortaleza

• Moisés posted a video of himself running during recovery from a left thigh injury. He is expected to return to training by late August.

• Fortaleza is close to signing goalkeeper Helton Leite, offering to pay a €500k release clause and double his current salary.

• The club has conceded in 12 consecutive matches. With 24 goals conceded in 17 games, it holds the third-worst defense in the league.

Grêmio

• Grêmio is struggling with a lack of finishing, technical quality, and offensive boldness, according to coach Mano Menezes.

• Mano is planning at least five changes to the lineup for the match against Sport to improve the team’s performance.

• Grêmio faces three obstacles in negotiating for Róger Guedes, as Al-Rayyan is unwilling to sell him for less than €15 million.

Internacional

• Roger will remain as coach at least until Wednesday’s match against Fluminense, though his position is under increasing pressure.

• Inter recorded its worst attendance of the season after another loss. Coach Roger admitted the team’s poor form is keeping fans away.

• Strikers Borré and Valencia, both in a goal drought, see the Copa do Brasil clash as a chance for redemption.

Juventude

• Santos 3 x 1 Juventude, Casa Santos, Série A.

• Thiago Carpini was appointed as Juventude’s new head coach, with his presentation set for Wednesday (6). He brings a familiar staff and a track record of success.

• Juventude remains in 19th place after the loss, seven points below the safety zone.

Mirassol

• Assistant Ivan Baitello will manage the team against Flamengo in place of suspended coach Rafael Guanaes, who praised Baitello’s long service at the club.

• Carlos Eduardo was the victim of racist abuse online after assisting in Mirassol’s win over Vasco. The club remains unbeaten in nine games.

• Mirassol has the league’s longest unbeaten streak and has scored in all nine matches.

Palmeiras

• Forward Bruno Rodrigues, 27, is close to returning from injury and should be available by mid-August.

• Palmeiras signed right-back Khellven, 24, from CSKA Moscow for R$31.8 million, with a contract through July 2030.

• Coach Abel Ferreira may resign if Palmeiras is eliminated by Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil due to pressure behind the scenes.

Santos

• Santos 3 x 1 Juventude, Vila Belmiro, Série A.

• With a 3–1 win over Juventude, Santos climbed out of the relegation zone under coach Cleber Xavier.

• Facing pressure, Cleber made lineup changes with Gil, Bontempo, and Tiquinho, seeking to save his job and avoid the drop.

São Paulo

• Defender Tuta was sold to Al-Duhail for €15 million, with São Paulo receiving around R$5 million.

• Gonzalo Tapia is gaining space in São Paulo’s attack under Crespo, overtaking Juan Dinenno in the pecking order.

• Right-back Igor Felisberto, 18, was once again called up to Brazil’s U-20 team and is aiming for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

Sport Recife

• Sport concluded its transfer activity with nine arrivals and nine departures, focusing on affordable and opportunistic signings. A new name may still appear.

• Venezuelan midfielder Otero, now with Nacional-URU, was offered to Sport, which is evaluating the possibility.

• Zé Lucas was called up again to Brazil’s U-17 team and could miss matches against São Paulo (Aug 16) and Palmeiras (Aug 25).

Vasco

• Despite a seven-game winless streak, coach Fernando Diniz retains the board’s support, especially from president Pedrinho. The upcoming Copa do Brasil match against CSA is key.

• Striker Cauã Paixão, 21, transferred permanently to Leixões (Portugal), with Vasco keeping part of his economic rights.

• Following Santos’ win over Juventude, Vasco dropped to 17th place and entered the relegation zone. They face CSA next in the Copa do Brasil.

Vitória

• Under Fábio Carille, Vitória has improved offensively: 14 shots per game with a 25.8% conversion rate, up from 12.08 and 15.4% under Carpini.

• Due to a contractual clause, São Paulo loanee Erick will miss the next match. The R$1 million fee blocked his participation.

• Vitória was ordered to pay over R$5 million to former defender Bruno Uvini for overdue wages. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.