Direct rivals for Libertadores, São Paulo and Bahia stumble

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·21. November 2025

Direct rivals for Libertadores, São Paulo and Bahia stumble

After defeating Flamengo last Wednesday (19th) and watching Bahia lose to Fortaleza last Thursday (20th), Fluminense entered the G-6 of the Brazilian Championship.

In addition to these two results, the rest of the 34th round was favorable for Tricolor. Corinthians also beat São Paulo, a direct rival in the race for a Libertadores spot, 3-1 at Neo Química Arena.

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This way, the Team of Warriors needs just one more win to secure at least a spot in the Pre-Libertadores for next season. With four rounds remaining, the gap is nine points out of 12 still to be contested.

With the spot within reach, Tricolor faces Palmeiras (away), São Paulo (home), Grêmio (away), and Bahia (home) in the final matches of the Brasileirão.

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