Overview
- The defeat was Ceará’s heaviest of the 2025 Brasileirão, with Negueba, Reinaldo and Alesson scoring for Mirassol.
- Ceará stands 14th on 42 points after consecutive losses, four points above the relegation zone with three matches remaining.
- Forward Pedro Henrique exited in the first half with a left‑thigh issue and is expected to miss the next match against Cruzeiro.
- Condé said an early goal upended the plan and lamented poor finishing despite the team’s volume of chances.
- Ceará hosts Cruzeiro next before facing Flamengo and Palmeiras, and the coach says one win or several draws should reach the safety threshold; Cruzeiro is reported to be on a 10‑match unbeaten run.