What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Monday, October 27th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG faces Independiente del Valle this Tuesday at Arena MRV in a match that decides a spot in the Copa Sudamericana final.

• Atlético-MG fights for a place in the Sudamericana final and dreams of returning to the Libertadores, also competing for millions in prize money.

• Atlético-MG will have the return of Fausto Vera and the absence of Scarpa to decide the spot in the Sudamericana final against Independiente del Valle.

Bahia

• Bahia is negotiating the permanent signing of Rodrigo Nestor and expects to finalize the deal in the coming weeks, aiming to keep him even without meeting all performance targets.

• Rogério Ceni attributed Bahia’s poor away performances to the intense sequence of matches in 2025, highlighting physical fatigue and a tight schedule as key factors affecting the team’s form.

Botafogo

• Defender Barboza, from Botafogo, leads the 2025 Brasileirão in yellow cards, with 13 in 19 matches, receiving cautions in nine of the last 11 rounds. Coach Davide Ancelotti expressed concern over the excessive bookings and demanded more discipline from the team.

• Signed from Volta Redonda, defender Gabriel Silva has played only three matches for Botafogo and lost his place under Davide Ancelotti, who has preferred to improvise other players in defense for tactical reasons. He has only 145 of the 900 minutes required to activate his mandatory purchase clause.

• Gabriel Silva, on loan from Volta Redonda, played just three matches and lost his place in Botafogo’s lineup due to tactical decisions by Davide Ancelotti. He has totaled only 145 of the 900 minutes needed for a mandatory transfer.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino announced the departure of coach Fernando Seabra, who managed the team for 56 matches, along with assistants Álvaro Martins and Vinícius Rovaris. The club thanked them for their work and wished them success in their careers.

Ceará

• Vina is counting on the “law of the ex” to score again for Ceará in two consecutive matches against Fluminense, expressing confidence in the team’s fight to move away from the relegation zone.

• With ten rounds left, Ceará faces a tough run-in: six matches against top-10 teams, including two straight against Fluminense, and has earned only 26.6% of points against these opponents in the first half of the season.

Corinthians

• Midfielder André Carrillo, 33, returned after almost three months out with an ankle injury and started in Corinthians’ win over Vitória, completing 87% of his passes and making three ball recoveries.

• Midfielder José Martínez, 26, played as a right-back in the 1–0 win over Vitória and was praised by coach Dorival Júnior for his defensive solidity, helping Corinthians achieve 17 clean sheets in 33 matches.

• Midfielder Breno Bidon, 23, was sent off again in the 1–0 win over Vitória after receiving two yellow cards in the second half; it was just the second red card of his career.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro has complained about refereeing mistakes in seven Brasileirão matches and is demanding fairer officiating after recent controversies against Palmeiras, Atlético, and Flamengo.

• After refereeing controversies in Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro, goalkeeper Cássio called for unity among clubs and the CBF to improve officiating and raised concerns about referees’ mental health.

Flamengo

• Flamengo arrived in Buenos Aires with an almost full squad to face Racing and fight for a place in the Libertadores final.

• During their last visit to El Cilindro in 2023, Gabigol broke a Libertadores record, Pulgar shone, and Sampaoli faced a hostile night in Argentina.

• A bus carrying Flamengo fans overturned on the Dutra highway en route to Argentina, leaving 46 injured, four in serious condition.

Fluminense

• Fluminense maintains a 100% home record under coach Zubeldía, with four wins and no goals conceded at Maracanã. A win over Ceará would put the Tricolor in the Brasileirão’s top six and strengthen their Libertadores hopes.

• Zubeldía has alternated between Cano and John Kennedy up front, seeking balance between finishing and mobility. Despite Cano being the top scorer, the team has performed better recently with JK as a starter.

• Fluminense will hold its presidential election in the second half of November, with five pre-candidates running for the 2026–2028 term. The new president will oversee the club’s SAF creation and potential sale.

Fortaleza

• With 27 points and sitting 18th, Fortaleza must earn 20 of the remaining 27 points — a 74% success rate — to avoid relegation, nearly four times higher than in the first half of the season.

• Goalkeeper Brenno took over the starting role after João Ricardo’s injury and has impressed with crucial saves against Juventude and Flamengo. João Ricardo will only return in 2026 after shoulder surgery.

Grêmio

• Striker Carlos Vinicius has stood out for Grêmio both on and off the field as a forward and evangelical leader, preaching and supporting teammates.

• Midfielder Arthur aims for a return to the Brazilian National Team after strong performances as a starter and key passer for Grêmio.

• Grêmio is negotiating an amicable termination with sponsor “Pix das Estrelas” following controversies and payment delays.

Internacional

• Inter’s youth academy director, Fernando Rech, suffered a health scare at the Alvorada training center but is doing well and did not have a heart attack.

• Former player Rafael Sobis warned that only fan support can save Inter from relegation and called for attendance at Beira-Rio.

• Inter looks to regain confidence ahead of the clash against Atlético-MG at Beira-Rio, with Bernabei returning and strong home backing.

Juventude

• After a 3–1 loss to Grêmio, Juventude’s Gilberto criticized refereeing and took a jab at his rival over alleged favorable decisions for Grêmio. Juventude complained about a penalty and a handball goal, finishing the round in 19th place.

Mirassol

• Luiz Otávio returned to Mirassol after nearly a year sidelined with injuries, coming off the bench in the 2–1 win over Sport. The 33-year-old defender is a club icon with 93 appearances and five goals, having helped achieve promotion in 2024.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras promoted attackers Erick Belé and Riquelme Fillipi, along with midfielder Larson (20), standout from the U-20 team, to train with Abel Ferreira.

• Palmeiras has agreed to buy 50% of midfielder Larson’s rights from Goiás for R$ 4 million after his strong U-20 campaign; Abel praised his versatility and skill.

• In September 2025, Palmeiras reported a deficit of just R$ 999,000 — far below the projected R$ 21.7 million — and achieved record revenues of R$ 1.287 billion in the first nine months, surpassing the 2024 record.

Santos

• Left-back Souza, 19, scored his first professional goal and won a penalty in Santos’ 2–2 draw with Botafogo, but will miss the next match due to suspension. A youth standout with 22 appearances, he already turned down a €12 million offer and has drawn interest from the Brazilian National Team.

• Striker Tiquinho Soares, 34, is going through a poor run at Santos, with only two goals in the Brasileirão — the last against Atlético-MG — and has lost his starting spot to Lautaro Díaz amid Neymar’s upcoming return.

• President Marcelo Teixeira said Santos has not yet discussed Neymar’s contract renewal (expiring Dec 31) but expects him to stay ahead of the World Cup. He also strongly criticized Brazilian refereeing, claiming the club has been repeatedly harmed.

São Paulo

• São Paulo announced the return of striker Emiliano Rigoni until December 31, 2025, with performance-based clauses that could extend the deal to 2026; however, his limited playtime makes extension unlikely.

• São Paulo will be without Maik and Luciano due to suspension in the 30th round of the 2025 Brasileirão against Vasco; the team sits 8th with 41 points and a 33–33 goal record.

• Midfielder Rodrigo Nestor, loaned from São Paulo to Bahia in 2025, is close to a permanent transfer for €4.7 million; he has 44 matches, 7 goals, and 6 assists for the Bahia side.

Sport Recife

• Sport will be without Matheusinho (suspended) against Flamengo and awaits the recovery of Rivera and Lucas Lima; coach Daniel Paulista should maintain a more defensive midfield setup with Kal, Pedro Augusto, and Sérgio Oliveira.

• The City Football Group has shown interest in Derik, a standout from Sport and current Cuiabá player, for a possible move to Bahia in 2026.

• Zé Lucas shone in his first U-17 Brazil national team training session, scoring a goal and providing an assist, reinforcing his reputation as one of Sport’s brightest young talents in 2025.

Vasco

• Vasco has become defensively solid with the Cuesta–Robert Renan duo, going nearly seven hours without conceding and remaining unbeaten since they began playing together.

• Andrés Gómez completed 90 minutes for the first time and provided another assist in Vasco’s win over Bragantino, becoming a key starter and leader in decisive passes.

• Vasco is having its best second half of the Brasileirão in years, with 23 points in 11 matches (69% success rate), ranking among the top teams and dreaming of a 2026 Libertadores spot.

Vitória

• Vitória resumed training on Monday (27) ahead of their match with Cruzeiro; starters focused on recovery while substitutes trained in a reduced field session.

• Vitória loaned midfielder Wanderson Papaterra, 20, to CSA until the end of 2026, and the club plans to renew his contract before the transfer.

• President Fábio Mota denied transfer talks involving goalkeeper Gabriel with Sport, confirming he will return to Vitória by year-end, noting the club still pays half his salary.