Brazilian football met most of its state champions this weekend.
Palmeiras, Flamengo, Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Fortaleza, Bahia, Paysandu and Sport were the teams that lifted the cups in the regional tournaments.
Palmeiras becomes Paulista champion again
After two years, .
On Sunday night (8), Verdão went to Jorjão, in Novo Horizonte, beat Grêmio Novorizontino 2-1, in the second game of the final, and won the Campeonato Paulista after winning the first leg 1-0.
The initial half of the clash in the interior of São Paulo had everything to be hampered by the heavy pitch due to the heavy rains that hit Novo Horizonte, but the duel started off lively, with the visitors opening the score after just five minutes.
Andreas Pereira took a free kick from the right, Marlon Freitas, in a position questioned by Novorizontino, caught the leftover of Gustavo Gómez’s deflection and shot, hitting the left post. On the rebound, Murilo made a “lame” and found the home team’s net.
In the final stage, at 17, Tigrinho didn’t waste the chance.
Carlos Miguel kicked forward, Flaco López headed the ball away, goalkeeper Jordi got confused, didn’t make the cut and collided with Jhon Arias. The ball was offered to the young center forward, who took advantage of it to increase Palestine’s advantage in the aggregate of the confrontation.
Afterwards, the duel became more stacked, with harsh plays and stronger entries. In the final stretch, Novorizontino tried to press, with balls in the area, but the visitors, who had a goal from Sosa disallowed for offside, managed to hold on and secured another state title.
Flamengo softens criticism
In the Carioca Championship, to win the competition.
On the field, the first half of the final had few clear scoring opportunities. The teams showed caution when constructing their plays and risked fewer shots.
The match remained balanced throughout the initial stage. The teams alternated moments of possession, but had difficulty creating.
Flamengo got scared in the 45th minute. After a free kick from Arrascaeta, Freytes partially cleared the ball and Léo Pereira attempted a header for coverage. Fábio retreated and held the ball over the line.
However, the first half ended goalless at Maracanã.
After half-time, Fluminense almost opened the scoring after three minutes. Lucho Acosta combined with Hércules and finished from inside the area, but Rossi made a save and blocked it.
The game had more tense moments in the second half.
The match also saw medical attention following a head clash between John Kennedy, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira. The players were treated on the pitch and the game was stopped.
With the draw in normal time, the title decision was sent to a penalty shootout. In the penalties, Flamengo prevailed and confirmed the victory against their rival at Maracanã.
Cruzeiro ends fast in Mineiro
In the decision of the Campeonato Mineiro, .
The initial stage of the final was full of spirit, but with no clear chances to score.
The two teams did not give their opponents space and the excess of fouls dictated the pace of the game at Mineirão. In the first half, three yellow cards were issued by referee Matheus Candançan: two for Raposa and one for Galo.
The best chance came only in the 47th minute, when midfielder Lucas Silva risked a shot from outside the area and scared goalkeeper Everson.
The second half started off busy. In the 14th minute, after a cross from Gerson, Kaio Jorge headed the ball, the ball hit the post and ended up going in. Cruzeiro with an advantage in the decision.
It was the eighth goal for the top scorer in the Campeonato Mineiro.
After the attacker’s celebration, a general fight broke out between the athletes. The referee needed to calm things down to continue the game.
With the advantage on the scoreboard, Cruzeiro closed in on the defensive field. Atlético-MG continued to create little and relied on aerial balls to try to scare goalkeeper Cássio, but was unsuccessful.
In the last play of the game, goalkeeper Everson started a fight with Christian that ended up involving all the players in the match.
with the coaching staff and security guards invading the field to try to break up the fight.
There was no more game after the confusion. Better for the celestial team, who secured a 1-0 victory for win the Campeonato Mineiro for the 39th time in its history.
Grêmio conquers Gaúcho
With a big lead built in the first game of the final,
The game started hot and with confusion in the opening minutes. Ronaldo, from Colorado, fell over Amuzu, after the Grêmio striker’s play on the left side of the field. With the steering wheel falling, confusion broke out between players on both teams.
The pushing and shoving lasted almost five minutes and left the duel at a standstill. Three players were warned with yellow cards: Borré and Ronaldo, from Inter, and André Henrique, Grêmio’s reserve.
Still during the match, Colorado had difficulty breaking through Tricolor’s defense, which tried to counterattack when it stole the ball.
In the 12th minute of the first phase, Inter made a great move that went through Alan Patrick’s assistance and reached Carbonero, who dominated and shot for a spectacular save by Weverton.
Next, the corner kick went to the head of Victor Gabriel, who placed it close to the Grêmio goalkeeper’s post — towards the bottom line.
A new opportunity came at 29, with a shot by Vitinho from outside the area, with Wewerton defending for the tricolor.
At 41, Alan Patrick was brought down inside the small area, resulting in a penalty for Inter, but after analyzing the VAR, referee Rafael Klein went back and canceled the penalty.
At the end of the first half, in stoppage time, in the 53rd minute, after Marlon’s corner kick, the ball fell to defender Gustavo Martins, who opened the scoring for Grêmio.
In the second half, Carlos Vinícius had the chance to increase for the visitors in the 13th minute, but goalkeeper Rochet stepped up and prevented the move.
At thirty-two, with the game approaching the end, Inter had a new penalty in their favor, after Wagner Leonardo made a harsh tackle on Borré, being sent off and leaving Grêmio with one less.
On the beat, Alan Patrick converted, making it 1-1 at Beira-Rio.
In the last few minutes, the attacker tried to score for Colorado, but Argentine defender Kannemmann cleared the danger, making Grêmio champions.
Sport champion in Pernambuco
Sport is the great champion of the 2026 Pernambucano Championship. This Sunday (8), Leão defeated Náutico, 3-0, in the second leg of the final, at Estádio dos Aflitos, a red-and-white venue, in Recife, and secured the four consecutive matches.
Iury Castilho and Augusto Pucci, both still in the first half, opened the scoring in the first half. Iury Castilho, in stoppage time of the final stage, closed the score. In the first leg, played on Ilha do Retiro, a red-and-black venue, the Classic of Classics ended in a 3-3 draw.
With this season’s title, Leão reaches its 46th state title, occupying first place in the ranking of biggest winners. Timbu, runner-up, has 24 wins, five less than Santa Cruz, which, with 29, is the second biggest winner.
Fortaleza wins cup in Ceará
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After a 1-1 draw in normal time, the match was decided on penalties, with Leão do Pici winning by 5 a 4. Goalkeeper Brenno saved a charge and was the hero of the decision.
Papão throws the party in Pará
This Sunday (8), at the Mangueirão stadium, in Belém.
In the first leg, Paysandu beat Remo 2-1, with goals from Caio Mello and Marcinho for Papão da Curuzu.
Therefore, a draw was enough for Papão to be champion, and that is what happened.
With the title, the team reaches the 51st cup in Pará in history, the last being in 2024 – Papão is the biggest winner of the state. Remo remains the second most winning club, with 48 titles.
Bahia two-time champion
One more, Bahia! Tricolor beat Vitória 2-1 this Saturday (7), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, and .
Baralhas opened the scoring for Rubro-Negro, but Jean Lucas, twice, decided for Esquadrão de Aço.
The team led by Rogério Ceni repeats the feat from 2025 and is two consecutive champions. Bahia now has 52 Baianão titles and remains the second biggest state winner in Brazil, behind only ABC, which has 57.
2026 State Champions
- Paulista Championship: Palmeiras
- Minas Gerais Championship: Cruzeiro
- Carioca Championship: Flamengo
- Gaucho Championship: Grêmio
- Bahia Championship: Bahia
- Pernambuco Championship: Sport
- Paraense Championship: Paysandu
- Ceará Championship: Fortaleza
- Mato Grosso Championship: Mixed
