Overview
- Palmeiras drew 0–0 with Vitória at Allianz Parque, staying second on 69 points and failing to reclaim the Brasileirão lead from Flamengo (71).
- Vitória earned a valuable point but remains 17th on 36 points; goalkeeper Thiago Couto made nine saves and Andreas Pereira was sent off after the final whistle.
- Flamengo faces Fluminense in the 34th-round classic, with the leaders flying back five internationals on a charter to bolster availability after the Data Fifa window.
- Santos drew 1–1 with Mirassol at Vila Belmiro, keeping the Peixe just a point clear of the Z-4 as Mirassol stays fourth and near a direct 2026 Libertadores berth.
- Fortaleza reported defender Brítez was diagnosed with pneumonia and is expected to miss the trip to Bahia, adding to late fitness concerns in a tight relegation fight.