What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, July 20th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Palmeiras 3 x 2 Atlético-MG – Palmeiras' home – Brasileirão.

• Atlético-MG was dominated in a weak performance, with Hulk scoring both goals in the 3-2 defeat.

• Atlético-MG agrees to loan Biel to Sporting for one year, with mandatory purchase based on performance targets.

• After the defeat to Palmeiras, Atlético-MG players were confronted by fans at the airport; Hulk was spared from criticism.

Bahia

• Fortaleza 1 x 1 Bahia – Fortaleza's home – Brasileirão

• Bahia came from behind to draw 1-1 in a VAR-influenced match.

• Gilberto and Mingo will miss the next round due to suspension.

• Bahia drew 1-1 with Jacuipense in the U-20 Baianão quarterfinals first leg and will play the second leg at home.

Botafogo

• Sport 0 x 1 Botafogo – Sport's home – Brasileirão 

• Despite missing key players, Botafogo beat bottom-placed Sport with a late goal by Cuiabano and a standout performance by Montoro.

• Botafogo played with only three available midfielders due to injuries and administrative issues.

• The club is negotiating Rwan Cruz’s loan to Real Salt Lake with a purchase option.

Bragantino

• Vitória 1 x 0 Bragantino – Vitória's home – Brasileirão 

• Missing Jhon Jhon and Lucas Barbosa, Bragantino lost 1-0 to Vitória in round 15.

Ceará

• Internacional 1 x 0 Ceará – Internacional's home – Brasileirão 

• Despite a good performance, Ceará remains winless away from home and is seeking creative reinforcements.

• Lucas Mugni returns from suspension for the upcoming match against Mirassol.

• Matheus Bahia is suspended for the next match.

Corinthians

• São Paulo 2 x 0 Corinthians – MorumBIS – Brasileirão

• Defender Vinícius César, 18, is leaving for FK Vora (Albania); Corinthians retains 30% of economic rights.

• Raniele is suspended for the next game against Cruzeiro.

• Coach Dorival Júnior admits pressure and doesn’t confirm if he’ll remain in charge after latest defeat.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro 4 x 0 Juventude – Cruzeiro's home – Brasileirão 

• Gabigol and Kaio Jorge shine as Cruzeiro dominates and strengthens its lead.

• Coach Leonardo Jardim values team’s growth but warns against complacency.

• Gabigol celebrates good form but stresses focus: "No one wins a title in round 15."

Flamengo

• Flamengo 1 x 0 Fluminense – Flamengo's home – Brasileirão

• Pedro scores again and solidifies his importance, but Flamengo still needs offensive improvements.

• Flamengo agrees to sell Wesley to Roma for up to €30M, but delays deal until a replacement is signed.

• After recent controversies, Pedro vents frustrations and calls for accountability from Flamengo’s management.

Fluminense

• Flamengo 1 x 0 Fluminense – Flamengo's home – Brasileirão

• Fluminense negotiates with Marino Hinestroza to replace Arias; Botafogo’s offer for the same player was rejected.

• Coach Renato Gaúcho says Lezcano and Lavega still need time to adapt.

• Thiago Silva plans to retire in June 2026 due to physical fatigue and family reasons.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza 1 x 1 Bahia – Fortaleza's home – Brasileirão

• Fortaleza showed intensity but remains in the relegation zone.

• Midfielder Lucas Sasha extends contract until 2026 despite Athletico-PR interest.

Grêmio

• Vasco 1 x 1 Grêmio – Vasco's home – Brasileirão 

• Grêmio struggled with a three-defensive-midfield lineup and relied on Volpi to secure the draw.

• The club faces difficulty strengthening its squad due to financial limits and a surplus of foreign players.

• Coach Mano Menezes downplays losing streak and demands tactical balance.

Internacional

• Internacional 1 x 0 Ceará – Internacional's home – Brasileirão

• Alan Patrick leads a crucial win to keep Inter away from the relegation zone.

• Coach Roger Machado highlights the team’s visible improvement.

• Portland Timbers’ $8M offer for Wesley was rejected by Internacional.

Juventude

• Cruzeiro 4 x 0 Juventude – Cruzeiro's home – Brasileirão 

• Juventude is still without away points but sees hope with Gabriel Veron’s debut.

• The club is receiving interest for midfielders Jadson and Caíque but intends to keep them.

• Juventude is looking to strengthen with a goalkeeper, right-back, and forward.

Mirassol

• Mirassol 3 x 0 Santos – Mirassol's home – Brasileirão 

• Mirassol climbs to 7th with a dominant collective performance.

• Cristian celebrated his goal imitating Neymar as a tribute.

• The team is unbeaten in six league matches.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras 3 x 2 Atlético-MG – Allianz Parque – Brasileirão

• Defender Gabriel Vareta is set for a loan to Al Wasl with a purchase option.

• Palmeiras sold midfielder Richard Ríos to Benfica for €30M, retaining 70% of the deal.

Santos

• Mirassol 3 x 0 Santos – Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia – Brasileirão 

• Santos drops back into the relegation zone after the defeat.

• Tomás Rincón is suspended for the next match.

• The club is in talks to sign Paraguayan striker Gustavo Caballero, also targeted by European teams.

São Paulo

• São Paulo 2 x 0 Corinthians – MorumBIS – Brasileirão

• Midfielder Oscar suffered fractures in three vertebrae and will be out for up to eight weeks.

• São Paulo sold Mateus Amaral (19) permanently to FC Oleksandriya after his youth success.

• Gonzalo Tapia is officially registered and ready to debut after arriving from River Plate.

Sport Recife

• Sport 0 x 1 Botafogo – Sport's home – Brasileirão

• Midfielder Jailson (ex-Palmeiras, Grêmio) was offered to the club.

• Sport tried to sign striker Léo Pereira from Vitória, but the deal was blocked.

• A club member accused president Yuri Romão of conflict of interest over RJ-related debts; his defense claims the debts predate the process.

Vasco

• Vasco 1 x 1 Grêmio – Vasco's home – Brasileirão

• Striker Clayton leaves for Rio Ave after limited appearances; proceeds help amid court-led financial recovery.

• Coach Fernando Diniz praised the team, criticized refereeing, and defended booed players.

• Director Admar Lopes is working to balance the roster and finances by offloading unused players and securing key names.

Vitória

• Vitória 1 x 0 Bragantino – Vitória's home – Brasileirão

• First win under coach Fábio Carille helps Vitória escape the relegation zone.

• Fabri left the game early with a knee sprain and awaits test results.

• New signings Romarinho, Aitor Cantalapiedra, and Rúben Ismael were introduced to fans.