What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, August 24th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• São Paulo 2 x 0 Atletico-MG – São Paulo Home – Brasileirão

• With a rotated squad and focus on the Copa do Brasil, Atletico-MG lost to São Paulo in the league and is under pressure to respond in the knockouts.

• Atletico-MG, full of absences and reserves, lost 2–0 to São Paulo in a night of poor performances, with Júnior Santos standing out negatively.

• Coach Cuca admitted prioritizing cup competitions, calling it a “calculated risk” to rest starters in the league, while highlighting the short squad but stressing the need to earn points to avoid the relegation zone.

Bahia

• Bahia 2 x 0 Santos – Bahia Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• In front of 45,000 fans at Fonte Nova and Carlo Ancelotti in the stands, Bahia beat Santos 2–0 with goals from Juba and Lucho Rodríguez, their 3rd straight win, consolidating their spot in the G4 with 36 points.

• Everton Ribeiro, standout with two assists, said he’s always available for the Brazilian National Team and projected a tough Copa do Brasil quarterfinal against Fluminense.

• Bahia will pay €5 million for Mateo Sanabria, making him the 2nd biggest signing in Northeastern football history, only behind Luciano Rodríguez. The 21-year-old Argentine arrives to replace Erick Pulga and will sign until 2030.

Botafogo

• Juventude 1 x 3 Botafogo – Juventude Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Botafogo received a loan offer from Al-Najma (Saudi Arabia) for goalkeeper Léo Linck, and the deal should go through.

• With two late goals from debutant Chris Ramos, Botafogo came from behind to beat Juventude 3–1 in Caxias do Sul, ending a 24-year winless streak there. Davide Ancelotti’s team remains 5th in the league and gains momentum for the Copa do Brasil.

• Botafogo is finalizing a loan deal for defender Gabriel Bahia (Volta Redonda) until the end of the 2026 Carioca, with a mandatory purchase clause if targets are met.

Bragantino

• RB Bragantino 4 x 2 Fluminense – Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques – Brasileirão Serie A

• Defender Pedro Henrique is suspended after his third yellow and will miss the clash with Botafogo.

• RB Bragantino beat Fluminense 4–2 in Round 21, moving up to 5th in the standings.

Ceará

• Grêmio 0 x 0 Ceará – Grêmio Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Ceará drew 0–0 away to Grêmio, sitting 10th with 26 points but may drop by the end of the round.

• Ceará signed striker Lucca, 22, a former Internacional player and Vozão academy product, until 2027. He will compete with Pedro Raul for a starting role.

Corinthians

• Vasco 2 x 3 Corinthians – São Januário – Brasileirão Serie A

• Gui Negão, 18, shined with the decisive goal in the 3–2 win over Vasco, voted man of the match by fans.

• Corinthians appealed to FIFA for mediation to settle the debt with Santos Laguna over Félix Torres and lift the transfer ban.

• Carlos Cesar Arruda, CEO of GSP Bank (who promised $1 billion investment), faced an eviction order for unpaid rent in Barueri.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro 2 x 1 Internacional – Cruzeiro Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Jardim will keep Cruzeiro’s base squad against Atletico-MG in the Copa do Brasil but may rest players versus São Paulo.

• Midfielder Ryan Guilherme left Fortaleza, arrived in Belo Horizonte for exams, and signed a 5-year contract.

• Coach Leonardo Jardim made a sarcastic comment about Gabigol, implying he doesn’t fit Cruzeiro’s system.

Flamengo

• League leaders Flamengo host Vitória at the Maracanã in Round 21 with near full strength, while the Bahia side seeks to end a 5-match winless streak.

• Filipe Luís may repeat Flamengo’s lineup for the first time in five months, with only Pulgar missing.

• Flamengo’s U-20 Intercontinental Cup win showed the club can rely on academy prospects like defender Iago and goalkeeper Léo Nannetti.

Fluminense

• RB Bragantino 4 x 2 Fluminense – Bragantino Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Fluminense is finalizing the sale of midfielder Isaque, 18, to Shakhtar Donetsk for €12 million, keeping 10% of future rights.

• Despite the 4–2 loss, debutant Lucho Acosta impressed with a goal and an assist, showing promise as Fluminense’s creative spark.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza 0 x 1 Mirassol – Fortaleza Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Fortaleza lost 1–0 at home after Adam Bareiro missed a penalty; they remain deep in the relegation zone with 15 points.

• Ryan Guilherme left Fortaleza for Cruzeiro, with the club retaining 15% of his rights.

• Another injury blow: Herrera suffered a knee strain, joining Moisés, Brenno Fraga, Kuscevic, and Martínez on the sidelines. Pochettino and Matheus Pereira were cleared fit.

Grêmio

• Grêmio 0 x 0 Ceará – Grêmio Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Grêmio drew with Ceará due to poor finishing, despite good performances from Braithwaite, Alysson, and goalkeeper Volpi.

• Coach Mano Menezes explained boos toward Braithwaite, citing frustration and the team’s limitations.

• Arthur returns to Grêmio at 29 after injury-hit stints in Europe (Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, Fiorentina, Girona).

Internacional

• Cruzeiro 2 x 1 Internacional – Cruzeiro Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Internacional is struggling with losses and poor play under Roger Machado, though he remains in charge despite pressure.

• The club defends Roger Machado, praising his relationship with the team, while stressing ongoing evaluation amid poor results.

• This losing streak echoes 2023, but the board still backs him.

Juventude

• Juventude 1 x 3 Botafogo – Juventude Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• After the 3–1 defeat, coach Thiago Carpini criticized refereeing and his team’s lack of maturity, but praised tactical improvement and effort. Juventude sits 18th in the table.

Mirassol

• Fortaleza 0 x 1 Mirassol – Fortaleza Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Mirassol won 1–0 away with Edson Carioca’s goal, climbing to 5th in the table. They face Bahia next at home.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras is close to signing Andreas Pereira (Fulham) for €15 million, optimistic about a deal.

• Palmeiras signed Jefté for €6 million; he is already registered and ready to debut against Sport.

• Young star Dudu (17, Ituano) was targeted, but Bragantino hijacked the move.

Santos

• Bahia 2 x 0 Santos – Fonte Nova – Brasileirão Serie A

• Defender Gil is set to terminate his contract with Santos after losing space.

• Shakhtar Donetsk bid €12 million for 18-year-old talent Luca Meirelles, with Santos still evaluating the offer.

• Santos is negotiating midfielder Santiago González (Tigre) for $4 million while considering Flamengo’s Victor Hugo on loan.

São Paulo

• São Paulo 2 x 0 Atletico-MG – MorumBIS – Brasileirão Serie A

• Marcos Antônio left with a thigh issue but hopes it’s not serious; exams will be conducted.

• André Silva suffered a knee injury, raising concerns ahead of diagnosis.

• Enzo Díaz is suspended for the clash with Cruzeiro after another yellow card.

Sport Recife

• Without Igor Cariús (injury) and Derik (suspension), Sport faces Palmeiras today at Allianz Parque. Probable XI: Gabriel; Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, Kévyson; Rivera, Zé Lucas, Lucas Lima; Léo Pereira, Matheusinho, Pablo.

• Sport, Atletico-GO, and Avaí are interested in Grêmio’s midfielder Ronald. Atletico-GO has already submitted a bid.

Vasco

• Vasco 2 x 3 Corinthians – Vasco Home – Brasileirão Serie A

• Vasco is trying to sign defender Nathan Silva (Pumas-MEX) after missing out on Joaquim (Tigres) due to injury.

• After the 3–2 defeat to Corinthians, Fernando Diniz admitted responsibility, called the matches the worst under his command, and urged for an immediate reaction while acknowledging financial limits.

• Vasco failed to land Vítor Tormena (Krasnodar-RUS) and Carlos Cuesta; the search for a right-sided defender continues while awaiting Robert Renan’s arrival.

Vitória

• Midfielder Matheuzinho will return only against Atletico-MG after recovering from a foot injury; he will miss the Flamengo game.

• After three games out, Baralhas is set to return against Atletico-MG.

• Flamengo and Vitória face off this Monday (25th) at 9 p.m. at Maracanã in Round 21.