Overview
- Samuel Lino scored at the Maracanã to secure a 1-0 victory that lifted Flamengo to 78 points and out of reach with one round left.
- Bahia defeated already-relegated Sport 2-0 in Salvador to climb to fifth on 60 points and stay in the hunt for a direct Libertadores group spot.
- Red Bull Bragantino routed Vitória 4-0, with Eduardo Sasha netting twice, as the hosts moved to 48 points and the visitors stayed on 42.
- Wins by Fortaleza over Corinthians (2-1) and Santos at Juventude (3-0) left Vitória 17th and back in the relegation zone after the round.
- Ceará remains at risk on 43 points and hosts Palmeiras on Sunday, while the final day on Dec. 7 will settle survival and continental qualification.