# Campeonato Brasileiro and Flamengo Libertadores progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/campeonato-brasileiro-standings-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-18T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 119. Developments: 2.

The 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro significantly altered the league standings, with Flamengo reclaiming the top position following a 3-0 victory over Bahia. Reaching 67 points, Flamengo sits one point ahead of second-place Palmeiras, who holds 66 points. Mathematical projections from the UFMG Mathematics Department suggest Flamengo has a 69.8% probability of winning the title, while Palmeiras’s chances have fallen to 30.1%.

In continental competition, Flamengo is preparing to host Estudiantes at the Maracanã for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal. The first leg in Argentina ended in a 0-0 draw. A victory would mark Flamengo’s fifth final appearance in eight years—a feat previously achieved only by Peñarol and Boca Juniors—and could yield at least US$ 7 million in prize money.

Regarding the eligibility of Estudiantes defender Marcos Rojo, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favor of the Argentine club. The decision clears Rojo to participate in the second leg after Conmebol had initially rejected his registration. Estudiantes had sought to utilize a vacancy created by an injury to midfielder Gabriel Neves; while the Argentine Football Association (AFA) had authorized the move, Conmebol had previously blocked his inclusion in the continental competition. The decisive match is scheduled for this Thursday at the Maracanã.

Other notable developments in the league include Cruzeiro entering the G4 after a 4-2 comeback against Grêmio, and Atlético-MG moving into the Libertadores qualification zone with a 1-0 win over Coritiba. At the bottom, Grêmio has entered the relegation zone, and Remo remains in a precarious position following a 1-1 draw with Red Bull Bragantino.

## Claims

- Flamengo defeated Bahia 3-0 at Arena Fonte Nova. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Palmeiras has 66 points following a 2-0 win over Athletico-PR. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Flamengo holds 67 points in the standings. (single source)
- The UFMG Mathematics Department calculates Flamengo's title probability at 69.8%. (single source)
- The UFMG Mathematics Department calculates Palmeiras's title probability at 30.1%. (single source)
- Flamengo manager Jorge Sampaoli expressed dissatisfaction with the team's finishing efficiency. (single source)
- Cruzeiro defeated Grêmio 4-2. (single source)
- São Paulo defeated Vasco 1-0. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Marcos Rojo cleared by CAS to play for Estudiantes against Flamengo

CAS has cleared Estudiantes defender Marcos Rojo to play in the Copa Libertadores semifinal rematch against Flamengo at the Maracanã.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flamengo-regains-brasileiro-lead-after-victory-over-bahia

### 2026-10-17: Brasileirão Round 31: Flamengo regains lead as Cruzeiro enters G4

Flamengo regains the Brasileirão lead after beating Bahia, while Cruzeiro enters the G4 following Kaio Jorge's hat-trick against Grêmio. The relegation battle intensifies for clubs like Grêmio and Remo.

110 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juventus-and-milan-monitor-corinthians-midfielder-andr-luiz

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