Seeking a place in the big decision of the Northeast Cup, Bahia faces Ceará. The match will take place this Wednesday (20), at 21h30 (Brasília time), at the Fonte Nova Arena. The duel will be transmitted from SBT, ESPN Premiere.
Tricolor Bahia reached the semifinal after eliminating Fortaleza in the Wednesdays, with a 2-1 triumph. Alvinegro exceeded Sport on penalties in 4-2, after a goalless draw in normal time.
Those who pass face the CSA winner and confidence in the Northeast Cup final 2025.
Bahia lineup against Ceará
Coach Rogério Ceni should enjoy most of the players who were on the field in the victory over Corinthians, in the last round of Brasileirão.
Kayky and Lucho Rodríguez compete in the tricolor attack. Everton Ribeiro must be back after not acting against Corinthians for suspension.
Probable lineup of Bahia: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo and Juba; Caio Alexandre, Everton Ribeiro and Jean Lucas; Kayky (Lucho Rodríguez), Willian José and Erick Pulga. Technical: Rogério Ceni.
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Bahia x Ceará: time and where to watch
- Northeast Cup – Semifinal
- Data: Wednesday, August 20
- Time: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Transmission: SBT (Open TV), ESPN (Pay TV) and Premiere (Pay-Per-View)
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BAHIA RESULTS
- 08/16 – Corinthians 1 x 2 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 08/09 – Bahia 3 x 3 Fluminense – Brazilian Championship
- 08/08 – Retro 0 x 0 Bahia – Brazil Cup (Eighth Final – Volta)
- 08/02 – Sport 0 x 0 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 07/30 – Bahia 3 x 2 Retro – Brazil Cup (Eighth Final – Ida)
Next Games of Bahia
- 08/20 (Wednesday) – 9:30 pm – Bahia x Ceará – Northeast Cup (semifinal)
- 08/24 (Sunday) – 16h – Bahia X Santos – Brazilian Championship
- 08/28 (Thursday) – 7:30 pm – Bahia x Fluminense – Brazil Cup (Wednesdays – Ida)
- 08/31 (Sunday) – 6:30 pm- Mirassol x Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 09/10 (Wednesday) – 19h – Fluminense x Bahia – Brazil Cup (Wednesdays – Volta)
Bahia Classifications
- Brasileirão: 4th place
- Northeast Cup: semifinal
- Brazil Cup: quarterfinals
- South American Cup: eliminated
