What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Thursday, October 16th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Gabriel Veneno, a 16-year-old prodigy from Atlético-MG, remains on the bench without debuting as coach Sampaoli waits for the right moment to introduce him to the first team.

• Atlético-MG welcomes back Júnior Alonso, Alan Franco, Vitor Hugo, and Igor Gomes for the match against Corinthians ahead of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal.

• Atlético-MG will appeal to the STJD against Kaio Jorge for squeezing Ivan Román’s injured hand during the derby — a gesture the club called a “cowardly act.”

Bahia

• Vitória 2x1 Bahia, Casa Vitória, Brasileirão Série A, Highlights — Bahia lost the Ba-Vi derby 2–1 at Barradão, extending its poor away form and staying 6th with 43 points. Tiago scored for Bahia, while Renato Kayser and Cáceres secured Vitória’s win after dominating the match.

• Rogério Ceni said Bahia controlled the Ba-Vi but lost due to defensive errors by Arias and Rezende. The coach acknowledged the team’s absences but stressed that the unusual number of mistakes cost them the 2–1 defeat.

Botafogo

• Bruno Lage has sued Botafogo in Rio’s court for R$ 9.6 million in severance pay and moral damages, claiming unjust dismissal and unpaid wages. He also accuses the club of salary fraud and has filed another lawsuit against John Textor in England worth R$ 46 million.

• Botafogo faces an offensive crisis since Igor Jesus left, scoring only once in the last four matches, with Arthur Cabral booed by fans. Davide Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s struggle to finish, while top scorer Savarino has only four goals.

• Botafogo attributes the team’s instability to multiple injuries among starters, making Davide Ancelotti’s job harder. Despite criticism, the internal environment remains positive, and the board maintains confidence in the coach to secure a Libertadores spot.

Ceará

• Márcio Forti has taken over as president of Ceará’s Deliberative Council after Herbert Santos took leave, remaining in office until December 2025. Forti promised transparency and unity, emphasizing commitment to the club’s best interests.

Cruzeiro

• Kaio Jorge was sent off for the first time in his career, extending his goalless streak to five games, putting his top scorer position at Cruzeiro at risk.

• Gabigol earned another start for Cruzeiro and has maintained an average of one goal involvement per game since losing his spot to Kaio Jorge.

• Goalkeeper Cássio was discharged after suffering a head trauma. He had no serious injury but will follow concussion protocol and miss the game against Fortaleza.

Flamengo

• Juninho has spent nine months at Flamengo frustrated with broken promises of more playing time and rejected foreign offers.

• De la Cruz and Allan have returned to full training, while Saúl is still doing individual sessions and Cebolinha is out injured for Flamengo vs. Palmeiras.

• Everton Araújo celebrated his return to the starting lineup and praised Jorginho, highlighting their partnership and learning experience in midfield.

Fluminense

• Fluminense 1x0 Juventude, Casa Fluminense, Brasileirão Série A, Highlights — Fluminense beat Juventude 1–0 with a Thiago Silva goal but played a poor, disorganized match at Maracanã. Despite the win keeping them in G-6 contention, the performance raised concerns about consistency.

• Coach Zubeldía has been participating in Fluminense’s warm-ups to improve player adaptation to his ideas and strengthen the squad for the season’s final stretch. He aims to prepare the team for the Brasileirão G-6 race and the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Vasco.

• Right-back Arthur Ryan, from Alagoas, has been called up to represent Brazil at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar this November. The academy graduate is the only Fluminense player selected by coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.

Fortaleza

• After six months sidelined by injury, Moisés returned for Fortaleza in a 2–0 loss to Vasco, impressing fans with his offensive display. Despite his comeback, five players are suspended for the next Série A round.

Grêmio

• Grêmio 2x0 São Paulo – Casa Grêmio – Brasileirão – Highlights — Grêmio beat São Paulo 2–0 with standout performances from Carlos Vinícius, Pavon, Edenilson, and Arthur, showing strong defense and tactical discipline.

• Mano Menezes praised Grêmio’s progress after the 2–0 win, highlighting improved ball control and tactical security.

• Grêmio will officially take over Arena management on November 1, following a R$ 145 million agreement between Alberto Guerra and Marcelo Marques.

Internacional

• Internacional plans to trigger Carbonero’s US$ 4 million purchase clause from Racing and is financially ready to complete the deal.

• Romero will miss the match against Sport; Vitão will be re-evaluated for discomfort, while Carbonero returns after the FIFA break.

Juventude

• Fluminense 1x0 Juventude, Casa Fluminense, Brasileirão Série A, Highlights — Juventude lost 1–0 to Fluminense after conceding late. Coach Carpini praised the team’s tactical discipline but criticized refereeing decisions, particularly a corner call. He remains confident ahead of the next match against Bragantino, aiming to end a seven-game winless streak.

• Referee Matheus Delgado Candançan and VAR Diego Pombo Lopez will face trial by the STJD for alleged mistakes during Juventude vs. Internacional involving a missed penalty. If found guilty, they could face 120–150 days of suspension and fines from R$ 100 to R$ 1,000.

Mirassol

• At 36, Reinaldo is having his best season for Mirassol, with 11 goals and 6 assists, and dreams of a Brazil national team call-up. The left-back believes the position is still open under Carlo Ancelotti’s command.

Sport Recife

• Aderlan is suspended and will miss Sport’s match against Internacional; right-back options are limited as Matheus Alexandre is ill and Hereda remains injured (Igor Cariús could be improvised). Meanwhile, Ramon Menezes and Rivera return from suspension and should replace João Silva and Pedro Augusto.

• The CBF confirmed that Sport vs. Flamengo, postponed from Round 12, will be played on November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Arena de Pernambuco. The match was delayed due to a date conflict with a real estate event. Sport sold the match operation for R$ 3 million but retained home-field rights.

• Romarinho acknowledged delayed wages at Sport but said he trusts the management and urged team unity for the final stretch of Série A. The striker celebrated completing 90 minutes and aims to regain top form after his ankle injury.

Vasco

• Josh Wander, former Vasco SAF owner and 777 Partners executive, has been indicted in the U.S. for fraud and conspiracy after promising non-existent assets to creditors. The case involves about US$ 500 million, leading to 777’s bankruptcy and the sale of its football clubs.

• Vasco is the team with the most away goals in the 2025 Brasileirão, scoring 21 in 14 matches — their best mark since 2017. Fernando Diniz’s team also broke historic taboos with away wins over Fortaleza, São Paulo, and Santos.

• The Rio court has authorized Vasco to take an R$ 80 million loan from Crefisa, offering 10% of the SAF as collateral. The operation was approved during the club’s judicial recovery without needing the Deliberative Council’s approval.

Vitória

• Vitória 2x1 Bahia, Casa Vitória, Brasileirão Série A, Highlights — Vitória defeated Bahia 2–1 at Barradão with goals from Renato Kayser and Raúl Cáceres, keeping hopes alive in the relegation battle. The team dominated the derby with strong full-back play and now faces Santos in a direct survival clash.

• Vitória will have four suspensions against Santos: Camutanga, Dudu, Erick, and Renato Kayser. The match is decisive in the relegation fight, as Santos sits three points ahead of the Rubro-Negro.