Overview
- Flamengo led 3–0 at the Maracanã before holding off a late Santos surge, moving to 68 points to match Palmeiras, which stays ahead on number of victories.
- Cruzeiro and Fluminense drew 0–0 at the Mineirão in a match marked by a VAR-reviewed elbow by Matheus Pereira that did not result in a red card, leaving Cruzeiro on 64 points in third.
- Botafogo and Vitória finished 0–0 in Salvador, keeping Botafogo sixth and outside the G5 while Vitória sits on 35 points just above the drop zone.
- Bahia earned a comeback draw at Internacional to end a run of five straight away defeats, strengthening its push for a Libertadores berth.
- Flamengo confirmed Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s contract extension through December 2028, locking in a key playmaker for the title run-in.