What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Thursday, October 9th, 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Arana acknowledged his poor form at Atlético-MG, celebrated his goal against Sport, and assured that his commitment has never wavered as he looks to bounce back in the upcoming derby against Cruzeiro.

• Sampaoli lamented Atlético-MG’s many absences and admitted the difficulty of assembling the team for the derby against Cruzeiro.

• Lyanco suffered an Achilles tendon rupture, will undergo surgery, and increases Atlético-MG’s list of absentees for the derby against Cruzeiro.

Bahia

• Goalkeeper João Paulo began field transition training with position-specific drills.

• The CBF brought forward Bahia vs. RB Bragantino (Matchday 31) to November 2 at 4 p.m. at Fonte Nova, following a request from Rede Globo.

Botafogo

• Midfielder Montoro fractured his right shoulder while playing for Argentina’s U-20 team and will undergo surgery in Buenos Aires. Club doctors will oversee the procedure, and recovery will take place in Rio, likely sidelining him for the rest of the season.

• John Textor’s Eagle Football underwent another change with Mark Affolter’s departure and Tottenham executive Hemen Tseayo joining the board. It’s the company’s second major change in less than a week.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino prepares to face Palmeiras on Wednesday (15) without right-back Nathan Mendes (suspended), but with midfielder Gabriel returning. Eduardo Sasha and Agustín Sant’Anna could also be back, while Eduardo, Isidro Pitta, and Davi Gomes remain out injured.

Ceará

• Galeano has become coach Léo Condé’s trusted player, featuring in all 26 Série A matches (5 goals, 3 assists). His consistency and tactical improvement earned him a starting spot. This season, he has 10 goals in 45 appearances, ranking second in Ceará’s scoring charts behind Pedro Raul.

Corinthians

• With an eye on the 2026 Copinha, Corinthians loaned Luis Paulo (goalkeeper, 18, Assissense), João Sacca (forward, 18, Assissense), and Lucão (defender, 17, Juventus-SP) to gain experience. The defender is expected to return after the tournament, while the others may be transferred.

• Osmar Stabile appointed Ângelo de Sá Júnior, vice president of Grupo Jovem Pan and former CNN/Globo executive, as Corinthians’ new unpaid marketing director, replacing Wanderson Salles after a series of management changes.

Cruzeiro

• Recovering from injury, Fagner is expected to leave Cruzeiro when his loan ends in December, as the club bets on young Kauã Moraes as his replacement.

• With Matheus Henrique’s new injury, Cruzeiro may finish 2025 without having its full squad available for any match this season.

• Cruzeiro’s 2026 signing Néiser Villarreal shone at the U-20 World Cup with two goals for Colombia, earning praise from coach César Torres.

Flamengo

• Bap believes Filipe Luís will renew with Flamengo but says the agreement depends on both sides and awaits the coach’s counterproposal.

• Bap admitted refereeing mistakes but insisted Flamengo didn’t lose to Bahia because of the red cards, calling for more balance and consistency in Brazilian officiating.

• Pulgar returned to team training after injury and could face Botafogo, while Saúl remains in treatment for ankle pain.

Fluminense

• The Rio de Janeiro government began evaluating a plan to allow Flamengo and Fluminense to sell Maracanã naming rights, with the concession valid until 2044. The deal, worth up to R$70 million per year, depends on legal and Iphan approval as the stadium is a protected landmark.

• The CBF released VAR audio that annulled Lucho Acosta’s goal in Fluminense vs. Mirassol, confirming a foul in the build-up. After review, the referee concluded the tricolor player hit the opponent without touching the ball.

Fortaleza

• Matheus Pereira is suspended and will miss Fortaleza’s match against Vasco on October 15. Palermo is evaluating Rossetto, Pierre, Pablo Roberto, or Lucas Crispim as replacements. Possible absences include Weverson, João Ricardo, Lucca Prior, and Bruno Pacheco, though there’s optimism about Moisés’s return.

Grêmio

• Cristian Olivera, one of Grêmio’s most expensive signings, expressed frustration about losing his starting spot after new arrivals but has maintained dialogue with coach Mano Menezes and management.

• Grêmio held a tactical session with recovering players nearing full fitness, preparing for a scrimmage against Brasil de Pelotas.

• Alfa Bet delayed payments to Grêmio, creating a financial gap at year-end while the club seeks alternatives to cover the loss.

Internacional

• Fully recovered from injury and motivated by the birth of his son, Bruno Gomes returns to Internacional eager to reclaim his spot and dreams of a call-up to the Brazilian national team.

• Internacional will face Mirassol with several absences, including call-ups and injured players, likely fielding Gustavo Prado and Vitinho in attack.

Juventude

• Juventude trained on the new synthetic pitch at its training center ahead of the clash with Palmeiras, dealing with doubts in midfield and attack due to injuries and suspensions. Coach Carpini is expected to start Peixoto and Sforza, with Hermes and Ruschel returning.

Mirassol

• After defeating Fluminense and securing Série A safety, coach Rafael Guanaes said Mirassol now aims for a Libertadores spot. He celebrated the historic achievement, praised the team’s effort, and expressed gratitude for his first season in Brazil’s top flight.

Palmeiras

• Goalkeeper Pedro Henrique Batista (17) left Palmeiras—who retained 30% of his rights—and signed with Flamengo, already debuting for their U-17 team in a 2–1 win over Resende.

• Midfielder Gerson (27), currently at Zenit and formerly with Flamengo, has been linked to Palmeiras, though no talks are active. Valued at €35 million (R$217 million), he has only played six matches in Russia and is recovering from a muscle injury since August.

• Endrick (18), the Palmeiras academy star now at Real Madrid, is struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso. His agents are exploring European options to secure more playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Santos

• Right-back Mayke (31) continues recovering from knee inflammation and is expected to return to Santos training on Friday (10) ahead of the Corinthians clash. Midfielder Victor Hugo is progressing in physical transition, while Neymar (No. 10) continues rehab for a thigh injury, with a November return expected.

• Santos U-20, coached by Vinicius Marques, will face EC São Bernardo in the Paulista U-20 quarterfinals after a 4–1 first-leg win (goals by Enzo Boer, JP Chermont, João Ananias, and Pedro Assis). They can lose by up to two goals and still advance. The team has 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses (29 scored, 19 conceded).

• With Alexis Duarte on international duty, Vojvoda must choose between Luan Peres, Zé Ivaldo, João Basso, and Luisão to pair with Adonis Frías. Zé Ivaldo has 28 appearances, and if he plays 4 more, Santos must buy him from Cruzeiro for US$1 million (~R$5.3 million).

São Paulo

• São Paulo faces Ferroviária today at 3 p.m. at CFA Laudo Natel in the Paulista U-20 quarterfinals. A draw leads to penalties, and the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports’ YouTube channel.

• Forward Jonathan Calleri, 32, is completing rehab from ACL surgery and will begin physical preparation on Monday, aiming to return later this month. His dedication has inspired teammates as he targets a Libertadores spot for São Paulo in the final stretch of the season.

Sport Recife

• Hyoran felt discomfort in his adductor, and Aderlan took a knock; both will be re-evaluated by the medical department. Training resumes Friday (10), with the next match on Wednesday (15) at 8 p.m. against Ceará at Ilha do Retiro.

• Sport confirmed the Arena de Pernambuco for November 13 and closed a R$3 million net deal (without selling home rights). The agreement includes operational participation, pricing control, guaranteed check-in, and visitors in the North Sector — the largest single-game revenue in Pernambuco football history. Fans reacted negatively to the news.

Vasco

• Vasco creditors approved the club’s judicial recovery plan with 97.7% approval after a six-hour meeting, marking a historic step in financial restructuring. The SAF celebrated the decision as a guarantee of stability and continuity.

• Rayan (19) continues his impressive form, battling Vitor Roque for the U-20 Brazilian Championship Golden Boot with 14 goals this season. The São Januário academy product follows in the footsteps of Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, and Estêvão as one of Brazil’s brightest young talents.

Vitória

• Vitória intensified training at the Manoel Pontes Tanajura complex ahead of the Ba-Vi derby on October 16 at Barradão. Coach Jair Ventura is using the FIFA break for physical and tactical adjustments (acceleration, duels in wide areas, and defensive line organization). Upcoming sessions: Friday afternoon and weekend mornings.