The Brasileirão matchday 38 ended, and the champion defended its crown, as Palmeiras once again won the biggest title in Brazilian soccer after a draw with Cruzeiro on the last matchday.
It was a matter of formality for the ‘Verdão’ to win their 12th league title since the goal difference had practically decided the tournament with one game to go.
The only thing at stake was relegation, and Bahia did the job, beating Atletico Mineiro at home and keeping the category. The same cannot be said of Santos, who will play in Serie B for the first time in its history.
Botafogo, which led for most of the Brasileirão, closed the championship with a defeat, losing even a direct place in the next Copa Libertadores.
Round 38 – Games
Bahía 4-1 Atlético Mineiro
Coritiba 0-2 Corinthians
Cruzeiro 1-1 Palmeiras
Cuiabá 3-0 Athletico-PR
Fluminense 2-3 Gremio
Internacional 3-1 Botafogo
Santos 1-2 Fortaleza
São Paulo 1-0 Flamengo
Vasco 2-1 Bragantino
Goiás 1-0 América-MG
Brasileirão Matchday 38 – Internacional 3-1 Botafogo – Info
When?
Wednesday, December 6 at 07:30 PM ET at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
Moneyline odds:
Internacional +116
Botafogo +245
Draw Offs:
+225
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Botafogo will go down in history as one of the most unusual events in soccer. They were 31 games in the lead, had a 16-point advantage and a bad final run left them without a title and a direct place in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. It closed the Brasileirão with a 3-1 defeat at Internacional de Porto Alegre.
History opened quickly for the ‘Colorado’, as at 19 minutes Enner Valencia opened the account with a left-footed cross-shot in the area. At 46′, Janderson headed in a cross from the right to make it 1-1 for the ‘Fogao,’ but at 48′, Alan Patrick controlled with quality in the area to inflate the net and make it 2-1, while at 52′ Pedro Henrique sealed the victory with another cross-shot that left the rival goalkeeper with no options.
Botafogo ended its 11-match winless streak in fifth place with 64 points, qualifying for the Libertadores’ previous phase. Internacional finished ninth with 55 points and will play in the Sudamericana.
Brasileirão Matchday 38 – Cruzeiro 1-1 Palmeiras – Info
When?
Wednesday, December 6 at 07:30 PM ET at Mineirão
Moneyline odds:
Cruzeiro +310
Palmeiras +106
Draw Offs:
+200
Where can I watch it?
Palmeiras is the Brazilian team that has been competing the best for several years, demonstrated by its ability to always fight for the Brazilian league title. For the twelfth time in its history, Palmeiras became champion and achieved it with a 1-1 draw away to Cruzeiro.
Endrick scored the first goal of the game, stealing a ball at the opponent’s exit and beating the goalkeeper of the ‘Beast’, Rafael Cabral (21′). Nikao equalized with a shot to the goalkeeper’s left post (81′).
Abel Ferreira’s team reached 70 points, two more than Gremio, who finished second. Cruzeiro not only escaped relegation but will also play in the next Sudamericana with 47 points.
Brasileirão Matchday 38 – Bahía 4-1 Atlético Mineiro – Info
When?
Wednesday, December 6 at 07:30 PM ET at Fonte Nova Arena
Moneyline odds:
Bahía +220
Atlético Mineiro +117
Draw Offs:
+250
Where can I watch it?
Bahia was the great candidate to go to Serie B on the last matchday, but achieved a resounding 4-1 victory over Atletico Mineiro and ended up sending Santos to the second division, which lost 2-1 to Fortaleza and dropped to the Série B for the first time in 111 years of history.
Cauly opened the score for the home team with a shot from just outside the box (11′), then Paulinho equalized with a shot that hit the left post (35′), but in added time, Luciano Juba made it 2-1 for the needy side. Thaciano and Ademir sealed Bahia’s victory and their permanence with 44 points.
The ‘Galo’ was third with 66 points and will play the next Copa Libertadores in the group stage.
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