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Three Matches Shook Up the Second Round of the Brasileirão This Thursday (05)

The Brasileirão continued this Thursday (05) with three matches. Vasco, as usual, embarrassed themselves at home by drawing 1-1 with Chapecoense at São Januário, amidst protests from the fans. Meanwhile, in Salvador, Bahia and Fluminense ended with the same score. Finally, Cruzeiro faced Coritiba and lost at Mineirão, with chants of 'Out, Tite'.

Thus, only one team has six points and maintains a 100% success rate. After defeating Coritiba in the opener, Bragantino won against Atlético-MG last Wednesday (04). Therefore, check out the current standings of the Brasileirão.

WHAT ARE THE CURRENT STANDINGS OF THE BRASILEIRÃO 2026?

At São Januário, Vasco started well and opened the scoring with Uruguayan fullback Pumita Rodriguez. However, at 46 minutes into the second half, Chapecoense equalized with Jean Carlos. Then, the fans present at the stadium began to protest against Fernando Diniz's team.

Another team from Rio took the field, Fluminense. Even playing at Fonte Nova, the rival took the lead with John Kennedy. However, the team of Rogério Ceni and Everton Ribeiro pushed forward and equalized with Kike Olivera, delighting the Bahia fans.

In the last match of the Brasileirão night, Cruzeiro, led by Tite, Gerson, and Fabrício Bruno, scored a stunning goal with Matheus Pereira. Still in the first half, Coritiba equalized with Lavega. Early in the second half, Breno Lopes turned it around for the visitors. Outraged, Cruzeiro fans demanded Tite's departure.

It's worth noting, in the table above, that Corinthians and Athletico-PR did not play in this round of the Brasileirão and have one game less. The São Paulo team played this Thursday (05) against Capivariano in the Campeonato Paulista. Dorival Júnior's team won 3-0.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

In search of their first victory in the Brasileirão, Flamengo will take the field next Tuesday (10) against Vitória in Salvador. Before that, however, the current champion will play in the Campeonato Carioca against Sampaio Corrêa at Maracanã, with the match starting at 9 PM (Brasília time).

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