Bahia Edges Closer to Brasileirão G4 with Vital Win Against Internacional
Bahia’s recent wins, including a 1-0 triumph over Internacional, have boosted their chase for a Libertadores spot in the 2025 Brasileirão season.
- • Bahia defeated Internacional 1-0 with a goal from Willian José after a missed penalty rebound.
- • The victory moves Bahia to fifth place with 49 points, three behind the Brasileirão G4.
- • Internacional remains in 14th place with 35 points, facing relegation concerns exacerbated by a red card.
- • Previously, Bahia thrashed Grêmio 4-0, highlighting their strong form this season.
Key details
In a pivotal Brasileirão matchup on October 22, 2025, Bahia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Internacional at Arena Fonte Nova, significantly bolstering their quest for a top-four league finish and a coveted Libertadores qualification spot. The match's sole goal came from Willian José, who capitalized on a rebound after missing a penalty shortly before halftime, as detailed by Agencia Esporte. This triumph elevated Bahia to fifth place with 49 points, just three points behind Mirassol, who currently occupy the G4's last direct Libertadores spot.
Internacional, on the other hand, continue to struggle near the relegation zone, languishing in 14th place with 35 points, compounded by a red card shown to their player Alisson during the second half which hampered their comeback efforts. Bahia’s recent performance momentum includes a commanding 4-0 victory over Grêmio, featuring goals by Iago, Willian José, David, and Rodrigo Nestor, reinforcing the team’s strong position in the upper tier of the league standings.
Together, these recent results illustrate Bahia’s growing competitiveness and ascent in the Brasileirão, placing them firmly in the conversation for a top-four finish as the season progresses.