Goiás defeats Ceará in Série B as São Paulo leads Sub-20 Cup

In Brazilian football, Goiás secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Ceará at Arena Castelão during the 35th round of Série B. Kadu Sousa scored both goals in stoppage time, securing the win for Goiás. This result moves Goiás to 52 points and ninth place, keeping their hopes alive for a promotion playoff spot. Meanwhile, Ceará remains in 15th place with 43 points, still needing to secure mathematical safety from relegation.

In youth competition, São Paulo took a lead in the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 quarterfinals by defeating Ceará 2-1 at Estádio Presidente Vargas. Goals from Juan Potes and Luiz Fernando secured the win for the visitors, while Ronald scored for Ceará. São Paulo now holds an advantage heading into the second leg in Cotia.

Additionally, the 17th edition of the Taça Fares Lopes is set to begin, featuring nine clubs competing for a spot in the 2027 Copa do Brasil. The tournament is divided into three regionalized groups.