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It was a Sunday (23) FULL of emotion in the Série B of the Brazilian Championship.

Two teams were fighting for the title. One of them was in the group of five battling for the remaining three spots in the elite.

And three teams were trying to avoid being the fourth relegated to Série C. 

The day that closed the Second Division-2025 ended with Coritiba, Athletico, Remo, and Chapecoense celebrating.

Criciúma and Goiás, the duo that started the round in the G-4, did not get promoted. 

Negative highlight for Esmeraldino, who led the first half and failed.

See below how the final standings turned out. 

And the champion was.... 🏆

Already guaranteed in the elite, Coritiba reached the final round needing just one point to secure the trophy. A three-point advantage (65 against 62) over rival Athletico.

CAP needed to win and hope for the downfall of their biggest rival to the already relegated Amazonas.

Coxa made sure to eliminate any chance of not taking the trophy in the first half.

Sebas Gómez scored first after a cross from Ronier to celebrate (39').

And Iury Castilho only reinforced that the trophy would be Coxa's at 44'. 

The Onça even reduced the score with Luan Silva (50'), but without threatening the rival's conquest. 

Third title for Coritiba after the victories in 2007 and 2010. 

The fight for promotion was HOT 🔼

Three spots were left for five contenders. The situation before the ball rolled was: 

Athletico (62 points), Criciúma (61 and goal difference 15) Goiás (61 and goal difference 7), Chapecoense (59 and 17 wins) and Remo (59 and 15 wins). 

Remo had the most dramatic duel, but with a happy ending.

Not having played in Série A since 1994, the team from Pará was on a great comeback under the command of Guto Ferreira.

But left its fans in doubt after three games without victories at the "moment of truth".

Fans who suffered before celebrating on this historic Sunday. Lepu (7') put Carille's Goiás ahead.

The rain was persistent in Belém. The same was true for Remo, who went into halftime with a goal from top scorer Pedro Rocha (49').

The turnaround came at 63', with João Pedro completing Pedro Rocha's move.

It was up to the Portuguese João Pedro to confirm the promotion at 85' with a header. 

Promotion in a completely packed Mangueirão that was invaded by the fans.

Another achievement for "Gordiola", a new "King of Promotion". It was his fourth to Série A.

Playing in a packed and vibrant Ligga Arena, the Hurricane did what was needed to avoid risk.

It was up to João Cruz, a product of CT do Caju, to secure the 1 x 0 over América Mineiro. 

A return that came without the expected "ease". But right after the surprising drop in 2024.

Highlight for the presence of Leozinho among the fans, as he was serving a suspension.

Criciúma got into trouble at 24' of the first half when Filipinho was sent off. He had lost his brother and was playing with his name on his shirt. He went to the locker room in tears.

With no aspirations, Cuiabá scored a beautiful goal with the young David Miguel, 18 years old. A goal that confirmed the 1 x 0 and ended the Tiger's dream. 

Chape, led by Gilmar dal Pozzo, did not depend solely on themselves.

But the parallel results helped.

And Walter Clar, from a penalty, scored the goal for the 1 x 0 victory. And the promotion of Verdão do Oeste after three years in Série B fighting against relegation. 

Which guaranteed an invasion of the fans on the pitch of Arena Condá.

The last relegated 🔻

Three teams took to the field trying not to join Paysandu, Volta Redonda, and Amazonas in Série C of 2026.

Cases of Athletic (41 points and 11 wins), Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto (41 points 10 wins) and Ferroviária (40 points). 

And it was precisely the one who did not depend on themselves that calmed down first.

Netinho (8') put Ferroviária ahead of Operário at Germano Krüger. The Phantom played very poorly and he struck beautifully from outside the area. 

But Operário equalized with Dudu Mosconi (33'). And still made it 3 x 1 with Léo Gaúcho (96'). 

A result much celebrated by Athletic, who fell behind Paysandu (Petterson, at 8').

But they found the 1 x 1 with a goal from Alessio Da Cruz (77'), who is expected to be called up to play in the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde. Alessio also scored the third (87').

Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto only depended on themselves, stayed at 0 x 0 with Avaí and remained in the Second Division thanks to Ferroviária's draw. 

Ferroviária fought, but is back to the Third Division right after being promoted. 

FINAL Standings 📊

Photo: Samara Miranda / Remo

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