Coritiba Win Athletiba as Palmeiras and Bragantino Stay Perfect in State Openers

Overview

• Lucas Ronier decided the first Athletiba of 2026 with a 1-0 winner at Arena da Baixada, putting Coritiba atop Group B of the Paranaense with seven points.
• Palmeiras beat Mirassol 1-0 on a second‑half header by Flaco López to reach nine points and maintain a 100% start in the Paulistão.
• Red Bull Bragantino routed Botafogo-SP 5-0 to match Palmeiras on nine points and keep their perfect Paulistão record.
• Corinthians drew 1-1 with São Paulo after Breno Bidon’s stoppage‑time equalizer, leaving both clubs on four points early in the competition.
• Botafogo’s largely under‑20 side lost 2-1 to Sampaio Corrêa after a red card to 17‑year‑old Rogério, while Santos drew 1-1 at Guarani with goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão and coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda criticizing the team’s focus, and Grêmio cruised 5-0 over São Luiz as coach Luís Castro urged caution.