Bahia Secures Crucial 2-1 Victory Over Remo to Climb to 4th in Brasileirão
Bahia’s late penalty goals helped secure a 2-1 win over Remo, elevating them to fourth place and a strong position in the Libertadores qualification race in the Brasileirão.
- • Bahia defeated Remo 2-1 in the 27th round of the Brasileirão.
- • Bahia now holds 46 points, entering the Libertadores qualifying zone in 4th place.
- • Two penalties scored by Bahia’s Jean Lucas and Luciano Juba decided the match.
- • Remo scored a penalty through Vitor Bueno but remains near relegation with 23 points.
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In a pivotal match for the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Libertadores qualification, Bahia edged out Remo 2-1 at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, on Monday, October 14, during the league's 27th round. Bahia’s goals came from two late penalties, with Jean Lucas converting in the 20th minute and Luciano Juba sealing the win in stoppage time. Remo's sole goal was a penalty by Vitor Bueno early in the second half. This victory propelled Bahia to fourth place with 46 points, firmly placing them in the Libertadores qualifying zone. They trail Flamengo (57 points), Palmeiras (56 points), and Athletico-PR (also 46 points but with more wins). Meanwhile, Fluminense closely follows with 45 points, aiming for the second qualifying round.
The match saw Bahia controlling much of the play but struggling to finish opportunities, including an initially disallowed goal. Remo remains second to last in the standings with 23 points, ahead only of Chapecoense with 17 points. This result marks a turnaround for Bahia, who had suffered previous setbacks to Remo this season, including a heavy 4-1 defeat and elimination from the Copa do Brasil. Looking ahead, Bahia will visit Athletico-PR on Sunday, while Remo faces Santos on Saturday.
This win reinvigorates Bahia’s campaign, intensifying the race for Libertadores spots as the Brasileirão season enters its critical phase.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
