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Fortaleza Serie B promotion race

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In late July 2026, Fortaleza secured a 1–0 victory against Botafogo-SP at the Castelão, a result that moved the Ceará-based club closer to second place in the Brazil Serie B standings. By mid-August, Fortaleza moved into third place with 35 points, trailing second-place Juventude by three points. As the club prepared for a critical match against Juventude, coach Paulo Autuori faced squad challenges, including the long-term absence of left-back Fuentes due to a knee injury and the unavailability of striker Miritello following a red card. During the 22nd ~~round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B,~~ round, Fortaleza faced this top-of-the-table clash against Juventude, who held 38 points. By the 23rd round, Fortaleza had moved to fourth place with 36 points following recent draws. ~~The club sought a victory against São Bernardo at the Arena Castelão to maintain its position within the G-6 playoff zone while attempting to recover from a recent Copa do Brasil elimination.~~ As the 23rd round progressed, Juventude secured a 1-0 victory against Goiás via a late goal by Fábio Lima. ~~The decisive goal was scored in the 42nd minute of the second half at the Estádio da Serrinha, following a pass from Alan Kardec.~~ This win moved Juventude into second place with 42 points, placing them just one point behind league leader Criciúma. ~~Conversely,~~ Heading into the ~~loss left Goiás at 32 points, distancing them from~~ 24th round, Juventude has the opportunity to take the lead in the competition if they secure a victory against CRB on August 25. While CRB sits in the G-6 playoff ~~zone. Juventude’s victory was bolstered by a standout performance from goalkeeper Pedro Rocha, who recorded five saves~~ zone with 36 points and ~~maintained a 96% pass accuracy within his own half. Following~~ remains undefeated in seven matches, Juventude looks to leverage their home-field advantage at the ~~match, Alan Kardec emphasized~~ Alfredo Jaconi stadium. Juventude will see the ~~necessity~~ return of ~~team cohesion, stating that players must “set aside ego~~ defenders Marcos Paulo and ~~vanity to focus on collective goals.”~~ midfielder Lucas Mineiro from suspension, though they will be without right-back Aderlan.

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