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Three Matches Stir Up Saturday (30) of Brasileirão 2025

The 22nd round of the Brasileirão is about to begin. This Saturday (30), three matches kick off the third journey of the second half. For Flamengo fans, it's time to keep an eye on the last match of the day when Cruzeiro hosts São Paulo at Mineirão, as the team from Minas Gerais dreams of closing in on the Mengão's lead.

WHAT ARE TODAY'S BRASILEIRÃO MATCHES?

The first match of the day takes place between two teams dreaming of staying in the Série A of the Brasileirão. At 4 PM (Brasília time), Ceará hosts Juventude at Arena Castelão. The home team is in tenth place with 26 points, seven above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, the club from Caxias do Sul is third from last with 18 points and will temporarily leave the relegation zone if they win.

Following that, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), a clash of teams aiming for a spot in the Libertadores. Fifth-placed Botafogo (32 points) faces eighth-placed Bragantino (30). Therefore, the match at Engenhão is crucial for a position in the preliminary zone of the continental competition.

WHICH MATCH IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR FLAMENGO?

Currently, the title race in the Brasileirão is narrowed down to three teams: Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Cruzeiro. The team from Minas Gerais plays this Saturday (30) at 9 PM (Brasília time) against São Paulo. If they win, Gabigol and Fabrício Bruno's team will jump to 44 points, just two behind the "Mais Querido." However, it's worth noting that the club from Belo Horizonte has one more game played.

HOW IS THE BRASILEIRÃO STANDINGS?

Leader of the Brasileirão, Flamengo only plays this Sunday (31) against Grêmio. The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. On the same day, but at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), another title contender, Palmeiras, plays the classic against Corinthians at Neo Química Arena. Check below for the current standings of the competition.

Competition table provided by Superscore

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