What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, August 10th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Vasco 1 x 1 Atlético-MG – Vasco’s home – Brasileirão

• Atlético-MG scored early against Vasco, conceded the equalizer, improved in the second half, and valued the away point amid a busy schedule.

• Coach Cuca avoided confirming Scarpa’s departure, praised Reinier as a possible replacement, and considered the draw against Vasco fair.

• Gabriel Menino scored at 37 seconds, the fastest goal in the 2025 Brasileirão, and his first for Atlético-MG.

Bahia

• Bahia 3 x 3 Fluminense – Bahia’s home

• Rogério Ceni said Bahia will announce a key signing this week, with the club and City Football Group working to fill squad gaps and negotiating for forward Mateo Sanabria from Al Ain.

• Bahia drew 3-3 with Fluminense at Arena Fonte Nova, with Luciano Juba scoring the equalizer in the 43rd minute. The result kept Bahia in 4th place with 30 points.

• The club gave up on signing goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira from Casa Pia after the Portuguese team maintained an €8 million asking price. Bahia is now targeting a goalkeeper with strong distribution to avoid errors that have led to goals this season.

Botafogo

• Fortaleza 0 x 5 Botafogo – Fortaleza’s home – Brasileirão Série A

• Botafogo signed Spanish forward Chris Ramos from Cádiz for up to €5.2 million; he will sign for three years.

• The club prioritizes signing center-back Alix Vinícius from Atlético-GO but is monitoring other options.

• Botafogo met with Edu Gaspar from Nottingham Forest and received financial backing from Evangelos Marinakis’s group to help John Textor in the SAF legal dispute.

• Coach Davide Ancelotti has been transparent with players about the SAF issue, shielding the locker room and focusing on performance.

Bragantino

• Bragantino 1 x 3 Internacional – Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques – Brasileirão Série A

• Isidro Pitta suffered a left thigh injury against Inter and is out indefinitely.

• Matheus Fernandes began physical transition after weeks sidelined with a calf injury.

• Vanderlan will leave Palmeiras on Sunday to join Bragantino for €7 million, giving Palmeiras about R$35 million and 15% of a future sale.

Ceará

• Palmeiras 2 x 1 Ceará – Palmeiras’ home

• Ceará opened the scoring with Lourenço but quickly conceded two goals and lost 2-1 to Palmeiras at Allianz Parque.

• The club is close to finalizing a loan deal for midfielder Rodriguinho from Cruzeiro until the end of 2025, with no purchase option.

• Ceará announced the loan signing of Vinícius Zanocelo from Santos until the end of the season; he is already registered and available to play.

Corinthians

• Corinthians is working to avoid a transfer ban over a US$6 million debt to Santos Laguna for Félix Torres, hoping the impeachment of Augusto Melo will reopen negotiations.

• André Carrillo underwent successful surgery for a serious ankle ligament injury and will be sidelined for at least three months.

• Augusto Melo was impeached with 69.37% of member votes, removed from office due to involvement in the VaideBet case and financial crime accusations.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro 1 x 2 Santos – Cruzeiro’s home – Brasileirão

• Cruzeiro dominated the first half but wasted chances, dropped in performance in the second half, and suffered a comeback loss to Santos.

• Coach Leonardo Jardim reaffirmed his commitment to Cruzeiro, demanded reinforcements to improve offensive quality, and criticized inconsistent refereeing.

• Fabrício Bruno scored his first goal for Cruzeiro at Mineirão, dedicating it to his father and revealing his daughter had been hospitalized the previous week.

Flamengo

• Flamengo 2 x 1 Mirassol – Flamengo’s home – Brasileirão

• Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-1, leading the league and regaining confidence ahead of the Libertadores knockout stage.

• Goalkeeper Rossi shone in the win, is negotiating an extension until 2028, and the club seeks a backup goalkeeper.

• With Arrascaeta suspended against Inter, Filipe Luís considers starting Carrascal but may opt for Luiz Araújo, Plata, Saúl, or a tactical change.

Fluminense

• Bahia 3 x 3 Fluminense – Bahia’s home – Brasileirão Série A

• Fluminense is close to signing Colombian forward Santiago Moreno and awaits a response for an unnamed center-back target.

• Coach Renato Gaúcho praised his team’s fighting spirit and the performances of youngsters Júlio Fidelis and Davi Schuindt in the draw with Bahia.

• Midfielder Nonato left the match with a thigh injury, returned to Rio for tests, and will miss the Sudamericana clash against América de Cali.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza 0 x 5 Botafogo – Fortaleza’s home

• Matheus Pereira left the last match with thigh pain and will miss the game against Vélez, according to Renato Paiva.

• Playing with 10 men since the 5th minute, Fortaleza was thrashed by Botafogo and remains in the relegation zone with 15 points.

• Goalkeeper Helton Leite was introduced and registered, saying he is ready to debut and emphasizing team unity.

Grêmio

• Grêmio 0 x 1 Sport – Grêmio’s home – Brasileirão

• Grêmio is in crisis after the loss to Sport, with mounting pressure on coach Mano Menezes.

• Mano Menezes remains in charge but demands a quick turnaround, leaving his future open if results don’t improve.

• The club is flirting with relegation, with the coach linking his stay to urgent improvement.

Internacional

• Bragantino 1 x 3 Internacional – Bragantino’s home – Brasileirão

• The win over Bragantino confirmed Ricardo Mathias as the starting striker, boosting confidence ahead of the Libertadores match against Flamengo.

• Coach Roger Machado trusts Ricardo Mathias over Borré and Valencia.

• Manchester United scouted Ricardo Mathias, who also interests another undisclosed English club.

Juventude

• Juventude’s board called a meeting for August 12 to present a technical report and vote on continuing SAF talks with Five Eleven Capital.

• The club signed right-back Igor Formiga, formerly of Corinthians’ youth team, until the end of 2026.

• Juventude hosts Corinthians aiming to maintain its unbeaten home record against them in the points era.

Mirassol

• Flamengo 2 x 1 Mirassol – Flamengo’s home – Brasileirão

• Assistant coach Ivan Baitello praised his team’s courage despite the loss to Flamengo, which ended Mirassol’s unbeaten run.

• Mirassol showed balance and offensive play despite losing to the league leader, standing out with possession, attacking style, and tactical discipline.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras 2 x 1 Ceará – Allianz Parque – Brasileirão Série A

• Palmeiras inquired about Julio Enciso, a Paraguayan talent from Brighton who played on loan at Ipswich.

• The club is progressing in talks to sign left-back Jefté from Rangers, formerly of Fluminense.

• Palmeiras is close to signing goalkeeper Carlos Miguel from Nottingham Forest for about €6 million.

Santos

• Cruzeiro 1 x 2 Santos – Mineirão – Brasileirão Série A

• Ceará confirmed the loan of Vinícius Zanocelo until the end of the season, with Santos retaining 60% of his rights.

• Center-back João Alencar from Santos U20 underwent knee surgery and has no return date.

• After terminating with Santos, right-back Aderlan signed with Sport until the end of the season.

São Paulo

• São Paulo 2 x 0 Vitória – MorumBIS – Brasileirão Série A

• Right-back João Moreira was loaned to Porto B until January 2026 with a €2 million buy option for 50% of his rights.

• São Paulo is interested in bringing back defender Rafael Tolói, 34, but no negotiations have started.

• Forward Lucas Ferreira was sold to Shakhtar Donetsk for €10 million, with São Paulo receiving €8 million and keeping 10% of future sales.

Sport Recife

• Grêmio 0 x 1 Sport Recife – Grêmio’s home

• Sport earned its first league win with a goal from Matheusinho, ending a 141-day drought but remaining bottom with 9 points.

• Right-back Hereda underwent surgery for pubalgia; Matheus Alexandre and Aderlan are options to replace him.

• Defender Chico did not travel for the match as he negotiates a move to Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Vasco

• Vasco 1 x 1 Atlético-MG – Vasco’s home – Brasileirão Série A

• Vasco is negotiating for Colombian defender Carlos Cuesta from Galatasaray, considered fast, strong, and good on the ball.

• Defender João Victor’s representatives will present a €4.5 million offer from CSKA Moscow to Vasco.

• Vasco is evaluating Colombian defender Jhohan Romaña from San Lorenzo, valued at about US$8 million.

Vitória

• São Paulo 2 x 0 Vitória – São Paulo’s home

• Despite the debuts of Ramon and Romarinho, Vitória was outplayed by São Paulo, ending a five-match unbeaten run.

• Vitória finished the first round without an away win, with five draws and five losses in 10 games.

• Coach Fábio Carille promised a more competitive Vitória in the second round, aiming to secure top-flight survival.