What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, October 12th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG reassesses Iván Román after a hand fracture and withdrawal from the Chilean national team, without confirming surgery, while Sampaoli deals with defensive absences for the derby against Cruzeiro.

• The club reaps the rewards of its structured U-17 project, investing in scouting and infrastructure, revealing talents like Mosquito, Vitão, Riquelme, and Kauã Soares, finalists in the national U-17 championship.

• Bernard revealed that he turned down offers to leave Atlético-MG, praised Sampaoli’s confidence, and said he is living a new phase after previous struggles and limited chances under Cuca.

Bahia

• Atlético-MG is considering buying Vitor Hugo: the defender, on loan from Bahia, became a starter (21 games, 3 goals) under Sampaoli. Bahia rules out another loan and will only negotiate a sale, while Atlético tries to lower the fee since his contract runs until the end of 2026.

• Bahia trains for the Ba-Vi derby with Erick and Ruan Pablo in partial work; João Paulo in transition; Caio Alexandre in the gym; and Pulga, Juba, and Ramos Mingo in physiotherapy, while Everton Ribeiro remains in Rio after surgery.

Botafogo

• Botafogo has four injured signings — Danilo, Montoro, Kaio, and Nathan Fernandes — totaling R$252 million in investments. Nathan is closest to returning, while Kaio will only be back in 2026.

• Fans chose David Ricardo and Jeffinho as starters for the derby against Flamengo, with Ponte and Cuiabano completing the defense. The lineup includes Arthur Cabral in attack and Santi Rodríguez and Savarino in playmaking roles.

• Signed under Renato Paiva, Uruguayan striker Mastriani has lost space under Davide Ancelotti, with Arthur Cabral and Chris Ramos preferred. He has played just 31 minutes since the new coach’s arrival.

Bragantino

• Eduardo Sasha (32, forward for Red Bull Bragantino) returns from a thigh strain and should be available against Palmeiras, with the club currently 9th in the league on 36 points. Isidro Pitta, Davi Gomes, and Bruno Gonçalves are in recovery.

• Red Bull Bragantino (9th in Série A, 36 pts) resumes training ahead of facing Palmeiras on Oct 15. Nathan Mendes is suspended, Gabriel returns, and several others remain in the medical department.

• The U-17 team beat Corinthians 3–0 in the São Paulo State Cup round of 16, with goals from Davi Lucas, Breno, and Joanderson. Next match: Grêmio Prudente on Oct 25 in Atibaia-SP.

Ceará

• Paulo Baya is the most-used new signing (6 games, 283 minutes), competing for the left-wing position. Vina has played 6 matches (128 min), Zanocelo 3 (68 min), Rodriguinho was sent off in his third match, and Lucca hasn’t debuted yet.

• Ceará has 50% performance in the second round (12 pts in 8 matches: 3W, 3D, 2L) and ranks 10th in this phase. The attack remains inconsistent — only once has it scored three goals in a match (3–0 vs Santos).

• Dieguinho leads the Brazilian league in duel success among players with 200+ duels: 159 won out of 248 (64.1%).

Corinthians

• José Martínez, Venezuelan midfielder (25), with 42 matches and 1 goal in 2025, has missed five days of training citing personal issues. He angered coach Dorival Júnior and may be punished and excluded from the derby vs Santos.

• Corinthians, 12th in the league with 33 points, resumed training ahead of the Santos match with Garro, Ramalho, and Charles in recovery; Vitinho still out; and Dorival Júnior suspended. Four players are away on national duty.

• Renato Santos (20, defender loaned to Atlético-GO) has not played for six months despite winning the 2024 Copinha. Contracted until 2027, his loan runs until March 2026, and Corinthians plans to reassess his situation in the next window.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro thrashes Coimbra 8–1 and wins the U-20 Minas Championship with 76% success rate.

• Wanderson and Christian return to training and will be available for the derby against Atlético-MG.

• Néiser “Ney” Villareal, Cruzeiro’s new signing, scored a hat-trick in Colombia’s 3–2 win over Spain, taking his team to the U-20 World Cup semifinals.

Flamengo

• Flamengo and Filipe Luís are close to a renewal until 2027, optimistic after the club prepared a counteroffer to Jorge Mendes’ terms.

• Pulgar nears full recovery and could return against Botafogo, though the club will assess fitness and suspension risks before facing Palmeiras.

• Under Filipe Luís, Flamengo has gone two months without using academy players, prioritizing experienced ones as youth players lose space due to controversies and lack of confidence.

Fluminense

• Fluminense faces a decisive end to the year with presidential elections, a SAF sale proposal, and a fight for a Libertadores spot through Série A or the Copa do Brasil. The club seeks balance between politics and performance ahead of 2026.

• Competing for a Libertadores berth, Fluminense has four straight home games at Maracanã, where it holds a 64% win rate. With 38 points, it needs nine wins in the last 12 rounds to reach the top 4.

• After a season plagued by injuries and just 23 games, Ganso uses the FIFA break to regain fitness and compete for a starting role with Lucho Acosta, a standout under Zubeldía.

Fortaleza

• Moisés returns to training and could be on the bench against Vasco. Lucas Crispim and Lucca Prior are cleared, João Ricardo undergoes shoulder surgery and is out for the season, Bruno Pacheco improves, and Weverson starts transition work.

• Goalkeeper João Ricardo is ruled out for the rest of 2025 after shoulder surgery, with Brenno becoming the starter.

Grêmio

• Grêmio faces Atlético-MG in the U-17 Brazilian final with a talented 2008 generation known for teamwork and big-game experience.

• Grêmio delayed September salaries due to cash flow issues caused by sponsor Alfa Bet’s delay and blocked Libra funds from a Flamengo lawsuit.

• In front of 14,000 fans, Grêmio beat Brasil de Pelotas 5–0 in a friendly, with highlights from Amuzu and the returns of Cuéllar and Carlos Vinícius.

Internacional

• Inter plans to use the 2026 Gauchão to mix youth and senior players after the CBF’s calendar changes.

• Vitinho takes advantage of absences to establish himself as a key player, nearing his personal best.

• Inter beats Gaúcho 1–0 in a friendly and defines priorities for the Série A return.

Juventude

• Palmeiras 4–1 Juventude, Allianz Parque, Série A highlights. The defeat exposed defensive issues, as Juventude reached 52 goals conceded and remains near the relegation zone with 23 points.

• After the 4–1 loss, coach Thiago Carpini demanded responsibility and improvement from players as the team remains second to last and prepares to face Fluminense next.

• Defender Rodrigo Sam scored Juventude’s only goal vs Palmeiras and continued playing despite a head injury.

Mirassol

• After 509 days without scoring, Guilherme Marques found the net in Mirassol’s win over Fluminense, marking his comeback from a serious knee injury.

• Carlos Eduardo stands out as the team’s “super-sub,” with four assists off the bench, including the game-winner against Fluminense that lifted Mirassol back to the top four.

• Left-back Reinaldo played his 400th Série A match, becoming the 11th player to reach the mark, with 85 goal contributions. At 36, he’s been vital, appearing in 26 of 27 matches in 2025.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras 4–1 Juventude, Allianz Parque, Série A highlights.

• Luis Pacheco (17, midfielder) debuted in the win; captain of the U-17s with 20 games and 3 goals in 2025, he’s seen as a modern box-to-box prospect.

• The U-20 team beat Botafogo-SP 3–1 and reached the Paulista semifinal against Santos, aiming to win all youth divisions in 2025.

• Palmeiras leads Série A with a 3-point advantage over Flamengo and could sell four young players in January. Agent Augusto Sports fueled rumors by tagging Andreas Pereira, Facundo Torres, and Carlos Miguel, sparking speculation on Gerson, Marcos Leonardo, Gabriel Jesus, and David Neres.

Santos

• Neymar Jr (33, attacking midfielder) has 23 games, 7 goals, and 4 assists for Santos but faces recurring injuries. Inter Miami wants to reunite him with Messi and Suárez for the MLS while he aims to stay fit for his final World Cup in 2026.

• Robinho Jr (17, forward), son of Robinho, signed until 2030 and already debuted professionally. A standout in youth tournaments, he draws interest from Inter Milan and other European clubs.

• Tomás Rincón (36, midfielder) suffered a calf strain and misses the Corinthians match. With 74 appearances and 2 goals, the Venezuelan leader extended his contract until 2026 with a pay cut.

São Paulo

• São Paulo’s medical report (10/10): Calleri resumes physical training post-ACL surgery; Ryan and André Silva continue rehab; Luan and Rafael Tolói are nearing return. The club maintains transparency with injury and financial reports, open training, and monthly press conferences.

• Following fan protests, São Paulo announces transparency measures including transfer disclosures, financial reports every 45–60 days, weekly open training, and monthly Q&As with president Julio Casares.

• After 27 rounds, São Paulo sits 8th in Série A with 38 points and a 22.83% chance of qualifying for the 2026 Libertadores under Hernán Crespo.

Sport Recife

• Vitória blocks Sport’s move for goalkeeper Gabriel: president Fábio Mota confirms he won’t be sold and will return as starter, with Lucas Arcanjo next to be negotiated.

• Igor Cariús extends his contract with Sport until December 2026; the full-back has 93 games (2 goals, 10 assists) and remains a homegrown cornerstone.

Vasco

• Lucas Piton takes advantage of Puma Rodríguez’s absence (Uruguay call-up) to reclaim his starting spot after injury; he leads all defenders in assists in Série A and will face Fortaleza.

• Matheus França, the only recent signing yet to start, uses the FIFA break to improve fitness and adapt after an injury-plagued spell in Europe.

• Striker Vegetti faces his longest goal drought, with pundits calling for a benching to regain form. Despite his tactical importance, Vasco’s attack gained fluidity with new options.

Vitória

• Vitória U-19 beats América-PE 2–1, maintaining a perfect record in the Atlântico Cup (after a 3–2 debut win) with goals from Kauan Victor and Waldemir, showcasing dominance in the second half.