What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Thursday, October 06nd, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Hulk reached 500 career goals, aiming for his ninth title with Atlético-MG while seeking to climb the club’s and world football’s all-time scorer rankings.

• Atlético-MG lost 2–0 in regulation time but advanced to the quarterfinals of the U-20 Brazilian Cup thanks to goalkeeper Pedro Cobra’s brilliance in the penalty shootout.

• Atlético-MG signed a partnership with a private school to offer 120 scholarships to academy players, reinforcing its commitment to both education and personal development.

Bahia

• Ruan Pablo, Bahia’s forward and U-17 national team standout, was featured in the Spanish newspaper As, which revealed his record-breaking €200 million (R$ 1.2 billion) release clause — the highest in Brazilian football history — and Manchester City’s interest in the 17-year-old.

• Bahia trained in Belo Horizonte after the defeat to Atlético-MG, focusing on correcting mistakes and set pieces. Caio Alexandre partially joined training and may return against Internacional, while Ramos Mingo is back from suspension.

• Bahia beat Fortaleza 2–1 but was eliminated from the U-20 Brazilian Cup on aggregate 4–3 after conceding a stoppage-time penalty.

Botafogo

• Botafogo dominated Vasco 3–0 after tactical adjustments by Davide Ancelotti, emphasizing finishing and offensive transitions. The trio Santi, Savarino, and Correa increased attacking volume and improved ball control.

• Joaquín Correa stood out in Botafogo’s win over Vasco, playing a key role in decisive plays and showing great progress under Ancelotti. The coach praised him as “the team’s most important player” in recent matches.

• Former Botafogo players Luiz Henrique and John were nominated for The Best FIFA award for their 2024 performances. It’s the second consecutive year with Botafogo representatives after Thiago Almada’s nomination in 2024.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino resumed training after a 2–1 victory over Corinthians but will miss starters Eduardo Sasha (forward, 33) and Juninho Capixaba (left-back, 27), both suspended after receiving their third yellow card. Center-back Pedro Henrique (thigh injury) remains doubtful. The team sits 12th with 39 points in Série A.

Ceará

• Ceará and Fortaleza drew 1–1 in the Clássico-Rei (King’s Derby) in Round 32 of Série A. Adam Bareiro scored for Fortaleza, but Pedro Raul equalized with a header in the final minutes, securing the result at Arena Castelão.

• Pedro Raul, who scored Ceará’s equalizer, said the result was fair and celebrated remaining unbeaten against Fortaleza this year, stressing the importance of the point in the battle to stay in Série A.

Corinthians

• Memphis (31, forward for Corinthians and the Netherlands) was called up for the final FIFA international window of 2025 (Nov 10–18) to face Poland and Lithuania in the qualifiers. He leads Group G with 16 points and tops both goals (16) and assists (14) for the Dutch team, though he faces a R$ 23 million payment dispute with Corinthians.

• José Martínez (28, midfielder) received his third red card of 2025, tying Plata and Escobar as the most sent-off players in Série A. In 44 matches, he has 20 bookings (17 yellow, 3 red), averaging one every two games, and will miss the match against Ceará due to suspension.

• Charles (27, midfielder) was sent off for aggression toward Jhon Jhon in the 2–1 loss to Red Bull Bragantino after a referee protocol error by Edina Alves. He will serve only a one-match suspension. Corinthians sit 10th with 42 points and will be without Charles, Martínez, and Carrillo against Ceará.

Cruzeiro

• Cássio emphasized that Cruzeiro remains focused on securing a Libertadores spot but could fight for the title if Flamengo and Palmeiras drop points.

• Club owner Pedro Lourenço said he wants to keep Gabigol long-term, though his stay will depend on the player’s decision after the season.

• Leonardo Jardim completed 50 matches as Cruzeiro’s coach, now 18 away from tying Paulo Pezzolano as the foreign manager with the most games in club history.

Flamengo

• Matheus Gonçalves scored for Al-Ahli and taunted Filipe Luís by posting “Anarchic,” a term used by the former coach to criticize him during his Flamengo stint.

• Flamengo fined Plata and Wallace Yan for red cards and reinforced internal discipline to maintain focus and a winning mindset in the final stretch of the season.

• Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 2–0 in regulation but was eliminated on penalties in the U-20 Brazilian Cup Round of 16.

Fluminense

• Fluminense defeated Mirassol 1–0 at home in a tight match, securing key points in the Libertadores race. Despite Lucho Acosta’s good performance, poor finishing made the game tougher than expected.

• Coach Zubeldía is still searching for Fluminense’s ideal attacking trio. The team finally scored after more than a month, with Serna netting in the win over Mirassol. Everaldo started, while Cano and John Kennedy remain underperforming.

• Zubeldía defended Everaldo after fans booed him, highlighting his tactical importance and the team’s improved chance creation despite lacking finishing precision.

Fortaleza

• Ceará and Fortaleza drew 1–1 in the last Clássico-Rei of the year (Round 32). Adam Bareiro scored for Fortaleza, but Pedro Raul equalized in stoppage time at Arena Castelão.

• Coach Martín Palermo praised Fortaleza’s performance in the derby, saying the team “rose to the occasion” and highlighting the defensive improvement and Adam Bareiro’s strong scoring form.

Grêmio

• Grêmio faces a steep decline in Série A, with consecutive losses and underperformance compared to rivals.

• Coach Mano Menezes criticized comments from Leão and Oswaldo de Oliveira against foreign coaches, calling them disrespectful and damaging to the reputation of Brazilian managers.

• Grêmio’s new board opposes transforming the club into a SAF (corporate model), preferring to keep its member-owned structure with professional management despite financial struggles.

Internacional

• Internacional is going through a critical phase, performing poorly away from home and ranking among the worst in the league.

• Thiago Maia denied any complacency within the team, affirming that the squad holds itself accountable and is working hard to avoid relegation.

• Amid a four-match goal drought and mounting crisis, Internacional pins its hopes on Borré’s return to end the dry spell and revive their league campaign.

Juventude

• Juventude will have Mandaca back and Ewerthon available to face Vasco, while Sforza is ruled out and Nenê might be rested. Coach Carpini aims to keep momentum after the away win over Sport.

• Team top scorer Emerson Batalla has been left out for a month under Thiago Carpini, along with midfielder Giraldo. The coach demands greater intensity from the Colombian duo, keeping them sidelined for performance and hierarchy reasons.

Mirassol

• After the 1–0 loss to Fluminense, Mirassol full-back Reinaldo criticized referee Anderson Daronco, saying he “lost control” of the match. Despite the defeat, he praised the team’s performance and promised a strong reaction in the club’s centennial year.

• Reinaldo extended his contract with Mirassol until the end of 2026 after a clause was automatically triggered due to the club’s top-flight status. He leads the team with 12 goals and 7 assists, standing out in their historic season.

Palmeiras

• Flaco López (24, Argentine striker) is Palmeiras’ top scorer in 2025 with 23 goals in 56 games (0.41 per match), surpassing his 2024 tally. Called up by Lionel Scaloni, he will miss the Santos match due to national team duty with Argentina.

• Weverton (36, goalkeeper) was nominated for The Best FIFA 2025 award, competing for the World XI after his standout performances between Aug 11, 2024, and Aug 2, 2025. Public voting runs until Nov 28 on FIFA’s official website.

Santos

• Palmeiras 2–0 Santos, Allianz Parque, Série A, Highlights — With two goals from 20-year-old striker Vitor Roque, Palmeiras defeated Santos 2–0 in Round 32, leaving Santos in 17th place with 33 points (one behind Vitória) and back in the relegation zone.

• Santos midfielder Zé Rafael (31) admitted after the 2–0 loss to Palmeiras that the team is battling relegation, lamented dropped home points, and urged unity during the club’s rebuilding year.

• Santos right-back Mayke is suspended and will miss the Flamengo match on Sunday (Round 33). Neymar, rested in the derby due to the synthetic pitch, will return to the lineup.

São Paulo

• São Paulo faces a major injury crisis in 2025 with 60 absences, led by Hugo Leonardo (18, midfielder, 57 missed games) and Calleri (31, forward, 40 missed). The team sits 8th with 45 points (12W, 9D, 11L, 37–35 goals) and prepares to face RB Bragantino while awaiting the return of Lucas Moura, Pablo Maia, and Luan.

• Journalist Gabriel Fuh criticized the sale of 17-year-old full-back Ângelo (São Paulo U-17) to Strasbourg, lamenting his departure before debuting professionally — especially after scoring for Brazil in a 7–0 win over Honduras at the U-17 World Cup.

Sport Recife

• Sport suspended forward Derik Lacerda for indiscipline after he refused to take part in part of Thursday’s training session (Nov 6). The loanee from Cuiabá will no longer feature in the season’s final stretch.

• Sport beat CRB 2–1 at Ilha do Retiro with goals from Lipão and Arthur Maron, advancing to the U-20 Brazilian Cup quarterfinals 3–1 on aggregate.

Vasco

• Vasco is prioritizing the signing of a defensive midfielder for 2026 to strengthen the midfield after injuries and underperformance. Coach Diniz will participate in planning alongside the board, which is also evaluating defensive and attacking reinforcements.

• After being a regular starter for most of the season, Hugo Moura lost his place following a red card against Fortaleza. Diniz justified the decision, praising Tchê Tchê and saying Hugo could still regain his spot alongside Barros.

• Vasco was dominated by Botafogo and lost 3–0, showing a drop in form and tactical flaws. Diniz’s insistence on certain midfield setups has exposed weaknesses that are hurting the team’s top-seven ambitions.

Vitória

• Kike Saverio was the standout in Vitória’s Thursday training session (Nov 6), scoring in the scrimmage led by coach Emílio Faro after the win over Internacional. The starters focused on recovery work in the gym.