Brasileirão 28th round: Mirassol defeats Botafogo and Vasco exits relegation zone

The 28th round of the 2026 Brasileirão features critical matchups across the league. In a notable result, Mirassol defeated Botafogo 2-0 at the Maião stadium, with midfielder Eduardo scoring both goals. This victory moves Mirassol to 15th place with 32 points, providing breathing room in the fight against relegation, while Botafogo remains in 11th with 35 points.

Other key developments include Vasco's 5-0 victory over Coritiba, which moved the Rio de Janeiro club out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Grêmio faces significant financial risks if relegated, as a drop to Série B could reduce their television revenue from approximately R$ 150 million to as little as R$ 15.5 million.

Upcoming highlights include the Corinthians vs. Fluminense match at Neo Química Arena. Fluminense enters the game looking to improve its away performance, while Corinthians faces pressure following a string of losses and recent elimination from the Libertadores. The match also features a reunion between coaches Marcão and Fernando Diniz.