Bahia defeats Vitória 2-0 in Ba-Vi derby

Bahia defeated rival Vitória 2-0 in the Ba-Vi derby at the Barradão stadium during the 24th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Goals were scored by Alejo Véliz and Jean Lucas, ending Bahia's five-match winless streak and moving the team to sixth place in the standings.

Following the match, Bahia coach Rogério Ceni praised his team's concentration and tactical discipline, noting that the team could have achieved a higher scoreline. Ceni also criticized the poor condition of the Barradão pitch, describing it as “terrible” and difficult for ball control. He also addressed rumors regarding player Kike Olivera, defending the athlete's professionalism amidst transfer interest.

The match was marked by a confrontation after Jean Lucas's second goal. When Lucas displayed his jersey to the opposing crowd, Vitória players Marinho and Cacá reacted; Marinho grabbed the shirt while Cacá attempted to tear it. The incident resulted in yellow cards for both players. In a social media response, Bahia and sponsor Puma joked about the incident, highlighting the durability of the jersey after the failed attempt to tear it.