Bahia thrash Barcelona, open up five-point lead at the top of the Baiano | OneFootball

Bahia increased its lead at the top of the Campeonato Baiano. On Tuesday, the team hosted Barcelona de Ilhéus at Fonte Nova and won 5-1 in a match valid for the fourth round of the State Championship.

And the standings?

Bahia maintains a 100% success rate and reached 12 points with four victories. Barcelona de Ilhéus remains in second place with seven points but could lose the position this Wednesday if Porto SC defeats Bahia de Feira. The teams will take the field at 7:15 PM (Brasília time).

📝MATCH SUMMARY?BAHIA 5 x 1 BARCELONA DE ILHÉUS

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Baiano | 4th round 🏟️ Location: Fonte Nova, in Salvador (BA) 📅 Date: January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 7:15 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How was the game?

Bahia had absolute control over the 90 minutes. In the first half, the team opened the scoring at 18 minutes: after a cross from Gilberto, Luciano Jubá shot low and found the net. Eight minutes later, the Tricolor de Aço scored the second goal. After an individual play, Pulga crossed to Everton Ribeiro, who scored with a header.

At five minutes into the second half, Willian José scored Bahia's third goal. After a scramble in the penalty area, the forward struck hard and scored his first goal of the season. Two minutes later, Matheus Guimarães reduced the deficit. The Barcelona midfielder shot from a distance and took advantage of Ronaldo's mistake to score for the visitors.

In the remainder of the second half, Bahia continued to press. At 17 minutes, Ademir scored the fourth. After a cross from Gilberto, the forward headed the ball into the net. Three minutes later, Ademir scored the last goal of the match: Jean Lucas lifted the ball for the forward, who executed a volley and sealed the score at Fonte Nova.

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