What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, September 28th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG 1 x 0 Mirassol – Atlético-MG Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• With a rotated lineup and one player sent off in the second half, Atlético-MG defeated Mirassol 1–0, earning their first win in the Brasileirão under Sampaoli and regaining confidence.

• Hulk has accumulated 66 yellow cards for Atlético-MG — more than half for dissent — and will miss the match against Juventude after another booking on the bench.

• Atlético-MG will have four suspended players against Juventude, is evaluating Junior Santos’ condition, celebrates Saravia’s return, and sees Cuello starting physiotherapy after surgery.

Botafogo

• Fluminense 2 x 0 Botafogo – Fluminense Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Botafogo will miss its starting center-backs, Kaio Pantaleão and Barboza, suspended for the derby against Fluminense, likely replacing them with David Ricardo and Gabriel Silva. The defense, one of the best in the league, faces a crucial test in Round 25.

• Davide Ancelotti faces eliminations in Libertadores and Copa do Brasil and a broken unbeaten streak against Fluminense, but retains support from Botafogo’s board despite fan criticism.

• Matheus Martins received his third yellow card and will miss the match against Bahia, while Barboza and Kaio Pantaleão return after suspension.

Bragantino

• Bragantino 2 x 2 Santos – Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• For the U15 squad, Pedro Barboza, Gustavo Olimpio, and Arthur Diniz scored in a 3–0 win over Mauaense, securing group leadership with 13 points and qualification for the round of 16.

• For the U17s, Joanderson and João Guilherme scored in a 2–0 win over Inter de Limeira, with assists from Luan Santos and João Guilherme, leading Group 27 with 15 points and advancing to the round of 16.

Corinthians

• Corinthians 1 x 2 Flamengo – Neo Química Arena – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Striker Pedro Raul, 28, is under contract until 2028 and will cost at least US$8 million after renegotiation with Toluca. Corinthians covers 50% of his salary while he shines on loan at Ceará (13 goals in 32 matches) and faces over R$120 million in debt plus a FIFA transfer ban.

• Right-back Gabriel Caipira, 20, captain of the U20s, leads as top scorer with 3 goals in 5 games and is expected to play the Copinha before a possible first-team promotion.

• Forward Yuri Alberto, 23, scored against Flamengo but received his third yellow card and will miss the next match versus Internacional. Dorival Júnior considers Talles Magno as replacement.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro 0 x 2 Vasco – Vasco Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Cruzeiro delivered a lackluster performance, faltered defensively, and lost 2–0 to Vasco — a reminder that lapses in focus are costly in the Brasileirão.

• Villalba and Gabigol return for the upcoming clash with Flamengo after avoiding suspensions.

• The club is reviewing youth academy operations and plans to hire a new coordinator to work alongside Adilson Batista, under Pedro Lourenço’s supervision.

Flamengo

• Flamengo 2 x 1 Corinthians – Corinthians Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• After a disorganized first half, Flamengo rallied under Filipe Luís’ adjustments to overturn Corinthians 2–1 and consolidate the league lead.

• Filipe Luís praised the comeback, highlighted the team’s improved attitude, and commended Carrascal’s two assists and decisive impact.

• Defender Pablo, training separately since January, shared his workout routine, said he’s not giving up, but expects to return to play only in 2026.

Fluminense

• Fluminense 2 x 0 Botafogo – Fluminense Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• On Zubeldía’s debut, Fluminense defeated Botafogo 2–0, ending a winless streak in the derby with goals from Cano and Lima. The result brought relief and optimism for the upcoming fixtures.

• Zubeldía praised Renato Gaúcho’s previous work, promised continuity, and defended Soteldo after fan criticism, aiming to rebuild the player’s confidence.

• Cano celebrated scoring in the win and his reunion with Zubeldía, who launched his career at Lanús and values his experience and leadership.

Grêmio

• Grêmio 3 x 1 Vitória – Grêmio Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Substitute Amuzu starred in Grêmio’s 3–1 win over Vitória, lifting the team out of the relegation zone.

• Willian suffered a right foot fracture after just three matches and is sidelined.

• Carlos Vinicius is expected back only in October, with Cuéllar also nearing return.

Internacional

• Internacional 1 x 1 Juventude – Juventude Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Ramón Díaz’s debut exposed Inter’s weaknesses in a 1–1 draw with bottom-placed Juventude, with the immediate goal now being to avoid relegation.

• Romero regained confidence and a starting spot under Díaz, playing in a deeper role as he seeks consistency.

• Díaz praised the first-half performance, anticipated improvement with returning players, and stated, “We’re on the right path.”

Juventude

• Juventude 1 x 1 Internacional – Juventude Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Juventude criticized refereeing and VAR for not sending off Victor Gabriel and disallowing a goal by Ewerthon, planning a formal complaint to the CBF.

• Coach Thiago Carpini praised the team’s second-half dominance and said they deserved the win, emphasizing the need for better finishing.

• The CBF released Juventude’s schedule through Round 33, including matches against Atlético-MG, Fortaleza, Palmeiras, and Vasco, plus a rescheduled game versus Palmeiras on October 11.

Mirassol

• Atlético-MG 1 x 0 Mirassol – Atlético-MG Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Coach Rafael Guanaes criticized the refereeing after the loss, citing a missed penalty and stoppage-time issues, but praised the team’s performance and hopes to have Chico da Costa back next match.

• Juninho Antunes, the club’s main manager since 1989, oversees finances and operations unpaid, maintaining Mirassol debt-free and investor-independent. With long-term planning, he aims for a Copa Sudamericana spot and sustainable growth.

Palmeiras

• Bahia 1 x 0 Palmeiras – Arena Fonte Nova – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Forward Flaco López, 24, extended his contract to 2029 with a salary raise; he has 19 goals in 48 games this season and is the team’s top scorer.

• Midfielder Rafael Coutinho, 20, renewed until 2027 and remains a versatile key player in the squad.

• Palmeiras has just 23.8% success rate against top-six teams in the league, with only one win (against Botafogo) and two losses to Bahia — a first in the points-era.

Santos

• Bragantino 2 x 2 Santos – Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Forward Alfredo Morelos, 28, wants to stay at Atlético Nacional, but Santos — covering 70% of his R$1M salary — prefers a sale before his 2026 contract ends.

• The U20 team, coached by Vinícius Marques, came from behind to beat Corinthians 3–1 and reached the quarterfinals after a strong campaign (9 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses).

• Goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, 24, turned down a €7M offer from Flamengo; Santos values him at €18M, and he’s been tipped by Júlio César as a potential successor to Neuer at Bayern Munich.

  
  

São Paulo

• Midfielder Oscar, 31, still feels pain from three lumbar fractures and hasn’t resumed full training; coach Hernán Crespo expects his return after the October FIFA break.

• Right-back Cédric, 27, recovered from a virus and trained normally as São Paulo prepared for their Round 25 match against Ceará.

• The team is on a three-game losing streak with five goals conceded, focusing on bouncing back in the Brasileirão after Libertadores elimination.

Vasco

• Vasco 2 x 0 Cruzeiro – Vasco Home – Brasileirão Serie A – Highlights

• Rayan is in top form under Fernando Diniz, with 12 goals this season, and is already being considered for the Brazilian national team. Despite European interest, he remains focused after renewing his contract until 2026.

• Cuesta and Robert Renan started together for the first time, keeping a clean sheet after eight matches in a 2–0 win over Cruzeiro. Diniz praised their performance and recent signings.

• Paulo Henrique scored and assisted in the win, boosting his case for the national team. Diniz called him a “clear contender” for the World Cup and highlighted Rayan’s growth.