In a duel for the semifinal of the Northeast Cup, Bahia faces Ceará on Wednesday (08/20), at 21:30 (Brasilia), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The duel will be transmitted from SBT, ESPN Premiere.
The Bahian tricolor reached the semifinal after eliminating Fortaleza in the Wednesdays, with a 2-1 triumph. Ceará overcame 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.
Erick Pulga, Kanu, Erick and Fredi Lippert are still in the medical department and are out of the duel for the Northeast Cup.
Probable lineup of Bahia: Ronaldo; Santi Arias, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo and Luciano Juba; Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Ademir, Kayky and Willian José. Technical: Rogério Ceni.
Bahia embezzlement
- Suspended: None.
- Injured: Erick pulga, canoe, Erick e Fredi Lippert.
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Probable lineup of Ceará
Bruno Ferreira; Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado and Nicolas; Dieguinho, Richardson and Lourenço; Galeano, Aylon and Pedro Raul. Technical: Léo Condé.
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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)
- Local: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
- 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
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