What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Monday, October 06nd, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG has decided to hold its 2026 preseason in Belo Horizonte, ruling out training in the United States due to the new CBF calendar.

• Rubens Menin met with the Atlético-MG squad and coaching staff, reaffirming confidence in their work despite the pressure from the poor Brasileirão campaign.

• Atlético-MG has the worst performance in the second half of the Brasileirão, even below bottom-placed Sport, increasing its relegation risk.

Bahia

• Everton Ribeiro revealed a thyroid cancer diagnosis and underwent successful surgery on Monday (6). The midfielder is recovering after playing for about a month already aware of the condition.

Botafogo

• Defender Bastos suffered a worsening of a complex knee injury and is expected to return only in 2026. After initially refusing surgery, the Angolan underwent the procedure in July and remains in physical therapy.

• John Textor denied rumors about leaving Botafogo and stated he will continue leading the SAF, ensuring financial stability for the club. The American stressed: “I will die at Botafogo.”

• Defender Kaio Pantaleão tore ligaments and the meniscus in his left knee, underwent surgery, and will be sidelined until mid-2026.

Bragantino

• Nacho Laquintana, a 25-year-old forward for Red Bull Bragantino, with 60 games, 6 goals, and 6 assists in 2025, was called up by the Uruguayan national team for friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan in Malaysia.

Ceará

• Ceará will resume training only on Wednesday (8) due to the FIFA break and will have four sessions at Porangabuçu until Saturday. The team returns to action on October 15 against Sport, at Ilha do Retiro, at 8 p.m.

Corinthians

• After a 3–0 win over Mirassol, Corinthians increased its chances of remaining in Série A from 92.82% to 95.41% and G6 qualification from 1.31% to 1.71%, reaching 33 points and moving to 12th place.

• Corinthians registered forward Léo Agostinho, 19, in its final Brasileirão list, filling all 50 slots. The U20 player, born in 2005, will focus on the 2026 Copinha and is not expected to feature for Dorival Júnior this season.

• Midfielder Thomas Lisboa, 20, returned to train with the senior squad after a cruciate ligament injury and six games for the U20s. He is ineligible for the Brasileirão and focusing on the Copinha; his contract runs until January 2026.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro is prioritizing the renewal of Matheus Pereira, whose contract runs until mid-2026 and who will be eligible for a pre-contract at the end of this season.

• Cruzeiro confirmed two fractured ribs for Matheus Henrique, who will undergo conservative treatment without surgery.

• After drawing with bottom-placed Sport, Cruzeiro’s title chances in the Brasileirão dropped from 12.5% to 8.5%.

Flamengo

• De la Cruz, hampered by injuries, has started only 36% of Flamengo’s matches in 2025 and has lost ground to new signings.

• For the first time in 2025, Flamengo had no players called up during the FIFA break and will have a full squad for Brasileirão and Libertadores preparations.

• Flamengo is considering fining Wallace Yan after his red card against Bahia, deemed a serious mistake by Filipe Luís.

Fluminense

• Fluminense will be without Serna, called up by Colombia, to face Mirassol. Without the forward, Zubeldía may test options such as Keno, Soteldo, Santi Moreno, Riquelme Felipe, and Lavega to maintain the offensive scheme.

• Under Zubeldía, Lima has regained space, scoring against Botafogo and assisting versus Atlético-MG. The coach praised his versatility and tactical intelligence.

• Fluminense will close 2025 with 12 first-time opponents, a club record, the next being Mirassol. This year, the club has already faced new rivals like Lanús, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, and Once Caldas.

Fortaleza

• After defeating Juventude, Fortaleza received two days off and will resume training on Wednesday (8) at 4 p.m. at Pici. Next match: October 15 vs Vasco at Castelão, with Moisés possibly returning after the FIFA break.

• Coach Palermo foresees a tough October: Vasco (home), Cruzeiro (away), and Flamengo (home). After turning the game against Juventude, Fortaleza sits 18th with 24 points and seeks “strength and fight” to climb out of the relegation zone.

Grêmio

• Grêmio is seeking a meeting with the CBF to contest refereeing errors and request more experienced officials.

• The club will also ask for the annulment of cards received by Kannemann and Marlon due to refereeing mistakes against Bragantino.

• Cristian Olivera is reportedly dissatisfied with being benched and with the lack of updates on his muscle edema but does not plan to leave.

Internacional

• During the FIFA break, coach Ramón Díaz will focus on assessing the squad, improving fitness, integrating key players, and reviewing tactics.

• Alan Patrick excelled as a false nine, scoring in the 2–0 win over Botafogo, matching Edenilson as the top scorer at the new Beira-Rio.

• Internacional will need R$ 21 million to permanently sign Carbonero, who has secured a starting spot and was called up by Colombia.

Juventude

• After the comeback loss to Fortaleza, Juventude remains in 19th place with 23 points, five behind Santos. Midfielder Jadson pledged to keep fighting until the final round.

• Coach Thiago Carpini admitted challenges and inconsistency but stressed belief in a “game-by-game” recovery to avoid relegation.

Mirassol

• Full-back Lucas Ramon received a yellow card on the bench and is suspended for the Fluminense match. He also suffered an ankle sprain. Midfielder José Aldo is suspended, while Neto Moura returns to the lineup.

• After losing to Corinthians, Mirassol dropped to sixth, and its chances of securing a direct Libertadores spot fell from 32.55% to 24.26%. Bahia and Fluminense are closing in on the G4 race.

Palmeiras

• Forward Ramón Sosa (25) scored the winning goal in the comeback against São Paulo but suffered a thigh edema, missing national team duty and starting treatment at the club.

• Forwards Facundo Torres (24) and Emiliano Martínez (23) were called up by Uruguay for friendlies, sidelining them for the match vs Juventude.

• Bruno Rodrigues (27) seeks to regain form after two knee surgeries and only two appearances in 2025; he may play vs Juventude due to absences.

Santos

• After a 3–0 defeat to Ceará, Santos’ relegation risk rose to 30.1%, Sudamericana qualification dropped to 17.5%, and Libertadores hopes to 0.3%. The team has 28 points and needs 49 to stay up.

• Striker Tiquinho Soares (33) has 9 goals and 4 assists in 38 matches in 2025 but is suspended for the derby against Corinthians after his third yellow card, extending a four-game goal drought.

São Paulo

• Left-back Enzo Díaz (Argentina) has 48 matches, 1 goal, and 7 assists in 2025, leading São Paulo in assists and being key in goals vs Fortaleza and Palmeiras.

Sport Recife

• In great form, Derik Lacerda celebrated his fourth Brasileirão goal (1–1 vs Cruzeiro at Mineirão) and looks ahead to the Atlético-MG clash aiming for “three points.”

• Lucas Lima, sidelined vs Cruzeiro due to a thigh injury, is unlikely to face Atlético-MG.

• Marco Polo shines in Sport’s U17 and U20 squads: 24 games, 15 goals (one olímpico and one from midfield), 8 assists — 23 goal involvements and 3 titles in the season.

Vasco

• Right-back Paulo Henrique was a last-minute Brazil call-up by Ancelotti after Wesley’s injury, replacing planned holidays in Santa Catarina with a trip to South Korea. Emotional, he dedicated the moment to his late father.

• Vasco reduced the SAF loan guarantee with Crefisa from 20% to 10%, following Judicial Administration’s advice and the bank’s approval. The R$ 80 million operation still awaits court authorization.

• Youth duo GB and Rayan shined in the 4–3 comeback win over Vitória, scoring three goals. Rayan is Brazil’s U20 top scorer in 2025, and both praised Diniz’s trust and reaffirmed their commitment to the project.

Vitória

• Vitória registered 47 players for the 2025 Brasileirão, 12 from the academy. Highlights: Guilherme (CB), Gean (LB), Alejandro Almaraz (MF), and forwards Marcos Vinicius and Alexsandro Faísca, strengthening youth integration.