Overview
- Corinthians beat Ponte Preta 3–0 at the Neo Química Arena despite a short-handed squad, days after paying R$41.6 million to lift a transfer ban, with goals from Gustavo Henrique, André and André Ramalho.
- Palmeiras edged Portuguesa 1–0 at Canindé on Luighi’s strike moments after Igor Torres was sent off, as Marlon Freitas debuted and Abel Ferreira highlighted a four‑day preseason.
- Grêmio started the Gauchão with a 4–0 away win over Avenida, scoring all four after halftime in Luís Castro’s first official match in charge.
- Cruzeiro presented marquee signing Gerson, who signed through 2030, then lost 2–1 to Pouso Alegre at the Mineirão in Tite’s debut with an alternate lineup.
- Palmeiras’ under‑20s advanced in the Copinha with a 3–0 win over Remo to finish the group stage at 100% and set up a knockout match against Vitória.