Clássicos and Key Matches Highlight Round 28 of Campeonato Brasileiro
Key matches in the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro feature Vitória vs. Bahia and Grêmio vs. São Paulo with lineup changes and relegation/playoff implications.
- • Vitória faces Bahia on October 16 at Barradão in Salvador with Vitória fighting relegation and Bahia aiming for playoff spots.
- • São Paulo plays Grêmio in Porto Alegre on October 16 at 19:00, missing key player Oscar due to injury and featuring attacking duo Luciano and Gonzalo Tapia.
- • Both matches are broadcast live on SporTV and Premiere, with CNN Esportes providing live updates for Ba-Vi.
- • Recent refereeing controversies have heightened tensions for Grêmio and São Paulo ahead of their clash.
Key details
The 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro spotlights critical matches shaping team standings and playoff hopes. On October 16, in Salvador at Barradão stadium, Vitória hosts Bahia in the fiercely contested Ba-Vi classic at 21:30. Vitória is under pressure sitting 17th with 25 points, facing relegation risk, while Bahia is in 6th place with 43 points, tightly chasing playoff qualification. The starting lineups reveal strategic setups with Vitória featuring Lucas Arcanjo and Raúl Cáceres, against Bahia's Ronaldo and Gabriel Xavier. Live coverage is available on SporTV and Premiere, with CNN Esportes providing real-time updates (103909). Earlier that evening at 19:00, Grêmio faces São Paulo in Porto Alegre. Both sides have recent referee frustrations. São Paulo misses injured Oscar and Bobadilla, though Ferraresi returns, and forwards Gonzalo Tapia and prolific scorer Luciano, who boasts 11 goals against former clubs, lead the attack. Grêmio and São Paulo arrive following tight losses to Red Bull Bragantino and Palmeiras respectively. The match is also broadcast on SporTV and Premiere (103915). These fixtures are crucial as clubs fight relegation battles and playoff positioning in this pivotal late-season period.