Bragantino Tops Santos in Opening Match of Brasileirão’s 34th Matchweek
Matchweek 34 of the Brasileirão commenced on Monday (2) with a single match. In Bragança Paulista, Santos fell to Bragantino, who secured a vital three points and moved ahead of Peixe in the league standings.
The scoring began with Rodinei, who inadvertently netted an own goal, giving Bragantino an early lead. Coutinho soon equalized for Santos, but Wallace Yan ultimately clinched the victory for the home team.
Both squads continue to vie for a spot in the next Copa Libertadores, with their chances bolstered by an increase in the number of qualification spots available through the Brasileirão.
The matchweek is set to unfold daily through Friday (6), with at least one game scheduled each day. Significant shifts in the title race, the contest for Libertadores qualification, and the struggle against relegation could occur by the end of the week.
Below are the updated standings and fixtures for the ongoing matchweek:
Standings
Matchweek 34
Monday (2)
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Bragantino 2–1 Santos
Tuesday (3)
19:30 – Chapecoense vs Mirassol
21:30 – Internacional vs Coritiba
Wednesday (4)
19:30 – Flamengo vs Grêmio
19:30 – Athletico vs Vasco
21:30 – São Paulo vs Corinthians
21:30 – Botafogo vs Atlético-MG
Thursday (5)
19:30 – Palmeiras vs Remo
21:30 – Cruzeiro vs Bahia
Friday (6)
Vitória vs Fluminense