What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, September 1st, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG 0 x 1 Vitória – Vitória’s Home – Brasileirão

• Vitória bounced back after a heavy defeat, beating Atlético-MG 1-0 at Barradão with strong support from their fans.

• Hulk apologized after Atlético-MG’s third straight loss, admitting the situation was unacceptable and promising a reaction under a new coach, with full focus on the derby against Cruzeiro.

• Paulo Bracks called the team’s decline “inadmissible,” confirmed advanced talks with Martín Anselmi, and projected that the new coach will take charge at the squad’s next training session.

Bahia

• Mirassol 5 x 1 Bahia – Mirassol’s Home – Brasileirão

• Bahia’s nine-game unbeaten streak ended with a 5-1 thrashing by Mirassol away from home.

• Rogério Ceni admitted he made a mistake by repeating a tired starting lineup, took responsibility for what he called the worst defeat of his career, and promised changes ahead of the Copa do Nordeste final against Confiança.

• Erick Pulga left the game after 15 minutes with a thigh issue and will be reassessed in Salvador, worrying Ceni just before the Copa do Nordeste final.

Botafogo

• Botafogo 4 x 1 RB Bragantino – Botafogo’s Home – Brasileirão

• After thrashing Bragantino, Botafogo granted time off before returning to six training sessions ahead of the Copa do Brasil derby against Vasco. Coach Ancelotti will use the FIFA break for tactical adjustments while dealing with absences.

• Goalkeeper John left Botafogo for Nottingham Forest after a failed move to West Ham. John Textor praised his successful stint at the club, where he won the Brasileirão and Libertadores.

• Augusto Oliveira was promoted to academy director following Erasmo Damiani’s dismissal due to budget cuts. He will oversee youth development and integration into the first team.

Bragantino

• Botafogo 4 x 1 RB Bragantino – Engenhão – Brasileirão

• Nacho Laquintana was called up by Uruguay for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

• Red Bull Bragantino lost 4-1 to Botafogo in the 22nd round of the 2025 Brasileirão.

Ceará

• Ceará 0 x 1 Juventude – Ceará’s Home – Brasileirão

• Ceará lost 1-0 at home to Juventude with a last-minute goal, despite dominating the match and creating chances.

• Coach Léo Condé lamented missed opportunities, praised Juventude’s goalkeeper, and admitted Ceará’s attack must be more efficient.

Corinthians

• Corinthians 1 x 1 Palmeiras – Neo Química Arena – Brasileirão

• Defender Félix Torres was called up by Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

• Corinthians’ debt rose to R$ 2.6 billion in Q1 2025, with a deficit of R$ 16.4 million amid serious cash flow problems.

• Midfielder Raniele left the derby with a suspected thigh injury, raising concerns ahead of the Copa do Brasil.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro 1 x 0 São Paulo – Cruzeiro’s Home – Brasileirão

• Cruzeiro beat São Paulo in an unconvincing match, earning their third straight win and holding second place behind Flamengo.

• Coach Jardim admitted it was the team’s worst first half in the Brasileirão but praised their second-half response. He recalled the first-round clash with São Paulo as a turning point in Cruzeiro’s season.

• Cruzeiro completed the signing of Ecuadorian striker Keny Arroyo from Besiktas, who will arrive next week.

Flamengo

• Flamengo 1 x 1 Grêmio – Flamengo’s Home – Brasileirão

• Flamengo dominated but stumbled with a 1-1 draw at home against Grêmio, missing the chance to widen their lead at the top.

• Filipe Luís lamented the draw, pointed to Flamengo’s superiority, criticized a “dubious” penalty, and praised Samuel Lino’s national team call-up.

• Al-Duhail reopened negotiations to sign Michael for R$ 69 million; the forward, out of Filipe Luís’ plans, may never play for Flamengo again.

Fluminense

• Santos 0 x 0 Fluminense – Santos’ Home – Brasileirão

• Right-back Samuel Xavier suffered a grade 2 thigh injury and will be out for 4–6 weeks, with Guga set to replace him.

• Fluminense will have four days off during the FIFA break before preparing for the Copa do Brasil clash with Bahia. Renato Gaúcho emphasized the importance of rest and will assess new signings Lucho Acosta and Santiago Moreno.

• After the draw with Santos, Gaúcho denied setting up defensively too early, saying the substitutions were due to fatigue. He defended rotation and highlighted the FIFA break’s importance for recovery.

Fortaleza

• Internacional 2 x 1 Fortaleza – Internacional’s Home – Brasileirão

• Fortaleza lost 2-1 to Internacional at Beira-Rio, staying second-to-last with 15 points.

• Fortaleza signed midfielder Guzmán for around R$ 6.6 million, with a contract until 2027.

• The club also signed Lucas Crispim from Buriram United, who recorded 17 goals and 10 assists in 61 matches. His new contract runs until 2026.

Grêmio

• Flamengo 1 x 1 Grêmio – Flamengo’s Home – Brasileirão

• Grêmio grabbed a 1-1 draw at Maracanã thanks to goalkeeper Volpi and coach Mano Menezes’ defensive strategy.

• Menezes praised the draw and projected improvement with reinforcements and renewed confidence.

• Tiago Volpi starred at Maracanã, securing the result with key saves and scoring a penalty.

Internacional

• Internacional 2 x 1 Fortaleza – Internacional’s Home – Brasileirão

• Inter beat Fortaleza 2-1, ending a losing streak, but their fragile display kept pressure on coach Roger Machado.

• Machado admitted it was a tense week but found relief in the win, betting on future results to restore prestige.

• Inter took Atlético-MG to the CNRD over unpaid fees from Patrick’s 2023 transfer.

Juventude

• Ceará 0 x 1 Juventude – Ceará’s Home – Brasileirão

• Under Thiago Carpini, Juventude matched their previous 16-round win total in just five matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). He credited tactical adjustments and standout performances from Jandrei and Igor Formiga.

Mirassol

• Mirassol 5 x 1 Bahia – Mirassol’s Home – Brasileirão

• Mirassol earned their biggest Brasileirão win with a 5-1 thrashing of Bahia, surpassing their earlier 4-1 victory over Grêmio. They remain unbeaten at home and move closer to the top four.

Palmeiras

• Corinthians 1 x 1 Palmeiras – Neo Química Arena – Brasileirão

• Gustavo Gómez and Ramon Sosa were called up by Paraguay, while Flaco López earned his first Argentina call-up.

• Palmeiras signed Andreas Pereira from Fulham for €15 million, with a contract until December 2028.

• Young defender Benedetti attracted interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, Napoli, and Olympiacos after starring in Palmeiras’ U-20 Brasileirão triumph.

Santos

• Santos 0 x 0 Fluminense – Vila Belmiro – Brasileirão

• Santos signed midfielder Victor Hugo (21) on loan from Flamengo until 2026.

• The club also signed Adonis Frías (US$ 4 million), Victor Hugo, and Lautaro Díaz (both on loan until 2026).

• Santos U-17 beat Marília 1-0, keeping the lead in their Paulista Sub-17 group.

São Paulo

• Cruzeiro 1 x 0 São Paulo – Mineirão – Brasileirão

• São Paulo awaits Al Hilal’s approval to finalize Marcos Leonardo’s four-month loan.

• São Paulo has yet to register Maílton, pending a FIFA exception to bypass Metalist’s transfer ban.

• Damián Bobadilla (Paraguay) and Ferraresi (Venezuela) were called up for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

Sport Recife

• Sport 2 x 3 Vasco – Sport’s Home – Brasileirão

• Sport lost 3-2 to Vasco at Ilha do Retiro, remaining bottom with 10 points after defensive mistakes.

• Sport signed left-back Luan Cândido from RB Bragantino on loan until the end of the year.

• Pablo vented frustration after the defeat, stressing the team’s difficulty in holding results but calling for resilience and fan support to avoid relegation.

Vasco

• Sport 2 x 3 Vasco – Sport’s Home – Brasileirão

• Vasco beat bottom-placed Sport 3-2 away, escaping the relegation zone. Despite strong starts and goals from Nuno and Vegetti, they nearly lost control late in the game.

• Figueiredo, on loan at América-MG, rejected a permanent deal and instead joined Portuguese side Alverca.

• Midfielder Jair suffered a knee sprain in the win over Sport and will undergo further tests.

Vitória

• Vitória 1 x 0 Atlético-MG – Vitória’s Home – Brasileirão

• Vitória beat Atlético-MG 1-0 with an early Erick goal, climbing out of the relegation zone with 22 points.

• Striker Renato Kayser, the league’s fourth top scorer with seven goals, celebrated emotionally after the win, praising the squad’s determination and fan support.

• In Rodrigo Chagas’ second debut as coach, Vitória ended a three-year streak without a debut win.