Corinthians finish the 12th round of the Brasileirão in the drop zone | OneFootball

The end of the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship on Sunday night brought bad news for Corinthians. After a 0-0 draw against Vitória at Barradão, and with the combination of the other results, the São Paulo side moved into the relegation zone.

With 12 points from 12 matches, Timão dropped to 17th place. Had they won in Salvador, they could have made a significant jump in the standings, climbing as high as 13th. However, that favorable scenario did not materialize, and the team ended the round in a delicate situation.

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The away slip-up became even more significant with Cruzeiro’s win over Grêmio, a result that allowed the Minas Gerais side to overtake Corinthians. Now, the black-and-white club is just one point away from leaving the bottom four, which keeps the race open but increases the pressure.

At the bottom of the table, the gap still offers a bit of relief. Mirassol, in 18th place, has nine points, while Remo and Chapecoense, who round out the relegation zone, have eight each.

Just above, there is a great deal of balance among several teams. In addition to Cruzeiro, with 13 points, Santos, Internacional, and Grêmio itself have the same total. Atlético Mineiro has 14, followed by Vitória with 15. Higher up, Vasco da Gama and Botafogo have 16 points, while Red Bull Bragantino has 17. Completing the middle pack, Coritiba and Athletico Paranaense are on 19.

At the top, Palmeiras leads comfortably with 29 points. Right behind are Flamengo and Fluminense, both with 23. São Paulo and Bahia, with 20 points each, complete the group that currently guarantees a place in the 2027 Libertadores.

Corinthians will have a chance to bounce back in the next Brasileirão round. The team hosts Vasco da Gama on April 26 at 4:00 p.m. Before that, however, its attention turns to the Copa do Brasil, where it makes its debut on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. against Barra, in a match scheduled for Ressacada.

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