Paraná clubs excel in Brazil's Série B and national competitions

In Brazil's Série B, Criciúma tops the table with 40 points, unbeaten in 15 matches under coach Eduardo Baptista and aiming to return to Série A after two years. Juventude sits second with 35 points, having reached the Copa do Brasil round of 16 before being eliminated by Atlético‑MG. Operário‑PR also has 35 points, occupying the direct‑access zone in third place.

In other national tiers, Athletico Paranaense is third in Série A, while Coritiba holds a mid‑table 10th‑place position. Londrina struggles at the bottom of Série B, facing relegation. Paraná clubs Cianorte, Cascavel and São Joseense advanced in Série D, whereas Azuriz was eliminated early.