Matchday 32 of the Brasileirão just threw down a gauntlet, with a wild Super Saturday totally shaking up the table, not just at the top but also in that fight to stay out of the drop zone. While Friday saw Cruzeiro nab a 1-0 win over Remo, it was Saturday that brought the real chaos, with seven more games turning everything upside down.
First Place Shake-Up and Big Wins
Internacional kicked things off early, cruising to a dominant 3-0 win against Botafogo at Beira-Rio, looking sharp. But the big news for the top of the table came when Palmeiras absolutely handled RB Bragantino, winning 2-0. That victory was huge, putting them right into first place. Meanwhile, two other matches ended in tight 1-1 draws: Mirassol and São Paulo split points in the São Paulo countryside, and Vitória and Athletico-PR couldn’t be separated down in Salvador. Every point matters, especially when the top spots are shifting this fast.
Relegation Zone Battles and Stunning Upsets
The drama wasn’t just at the top; the bottom half of the table saw some absolute fireworks. Vasco pulled off a massive “comeback” win against Corinthians, taking it 3-2 in a battle where every goal felt like gold for avoiding the relegation zone. But the real shocker of the day had to be bottom-of-the-table Chapecoense. They somehow pulled off a 2-1 upset against Fluminense at Arena Condá. Seriously, when the last-place team gets a win like that, you know it’s a wild day for the league.
Neymar’s Shocking Exit and What’s Next
To cap off what everyone is calling a “crazy Super Saturday,” Santos and Bahia played to a 1-1 draw at Vila Belmiro. This match, played in torrential rain, saw Neymar take center stage in the worst possible way. Still in the first half, he threw the ball at Rodrigo Nestor, picked up a yellow card, and that immediately meant he is suspended for the derby against Palmeiras next matchday. But it got worse. After the break, the star number 10 just kept provoking the Bahia midfielder. He even covered his mouth during an argument, which ultimately led to him getting SENT OFF under the “Vini Jr Law.” What a mess.
With elections happening Sunday, matchday 32 isn’t actually done yet. We’ve still got two more games lined up for Monday. Coritiba are set to host Grêmio at Couto Pereira, and then Flamengo, who are coming off the disappointment of their Libertadores semifinal exit, will be back at the Maracanã to face Atlético-MG. Those final two matches will wrap up this insane matchday and could easily shift the standings even more. You absolutely do not want to miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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