Under-20s face Ceará in Brasileiro semi-final | OneFootball

Atlético’s U-20 team wrapped up preparations for the decisive clash against Ceará in the semifinal of the Brazilian U-20 Championship Serie B. The match will be played this Wednesday (1), at 8 p.m., at Presidente Vargas Stadium, in Fortaleza, Ceará, with live coverage on Vozão TV on YouTube.

The match will be open to the public, including visiting fans. Entry to the stadium will require presentation of a ticket and the donation of 1 kg of non-perishable food. Tickets must be claimed online by 5 p.m. on July 1 (match day). Click here to claim your ticket!

The team coached by Henrique Teixeira made its final adjustments before the showdown at Floresta Esporte Clube’s Training Center. The coach oversaw tactical drills and set-piece work.

TRAINING PHOTOS

Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético

Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético

Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético

Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético

Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético

Photo: Arthur Henrique / Atlético

📈SCENARIOS FOR PROMOTION

In addition to a place in the final, Atlético is also fighting for promotion to the Brazilian U-20 Championship Serie A. The two finalists are guaranteed promotion to the top tier, while the third spot will go to the eliminated semifinalist with the best overall campaign. Ceará has already secured its place in the top tier. So even if it does not reach the final, it will play in the first division in 2027. The other semifinalists, besides Atlético, are Goiás and CRB, who face each other at the same time.

Semifinalists’ campaigns

Check out the scenarios for Galo:

– If Atlético beats Ceará in regulation, it advances to the final and secures promotion; – If it draws, regardless of the penalty shootout result, Atlético secures a place in Serie A; – If it loses in regulation and Goiás beats CRB in regulation, Atlético secures promotion based on overall campaign*; – If it loses in regulation and CRB beats Goiás in regulation, Atlético secures promotion based on overall campaign;* – If it loses in regulation and Goiás vs. CRB ends in a draw, with CRB advancing on penalties, Atlético misses out on promotion;*

*The defeat scenarios may vary depending on the teams’ goal difference

MATCH DETAILS

Ceará x ATLÉTICO🏆Competition: Brazilian U-20 Championship Serie B (Semifinal)Date: 07/01/2026 Time: 8 p.m.Venue: Presidente Vargas Stadium 📺 Broadcast: Vozão TV (YouTube)Referee: Thiago Miranda Bicalho

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