Bahia Secures Thrilling Victory Over Internacional, Climbs to Top 5 in Brasileirão
Bahia's comeback win over Internacional boosts them into the Brasileirão top five, pushing Internacional deeper into the relegation zone.
- • Bahia defeated Internacional 3-2 at Arena Fonte Nova in round 25 of Brasileirão.
- • Erick Pulga scored twice, with Erick adding a third goal before halftime.
- • Victory pushed Bahia to 5th place with 40 points, entering the G-5 in the league.
- • Internacional dropped to 18th place with 25 points and extended their winless streak to nine games.
Key details
In an intense clash at Arena Fonte Nova, Bahia staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Internacional 3-2 in the 25th round of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro. Internacional opened the scoring early with Alan Patrick netting a goal in the 16th minute, but Bahia swiftly responded when Erick Pulga equalized in the 23rd minute. Pulga then doubled Bahia’s lead just before halftime with another goal in the 43rd minute, and teammate Erick added a third in stoppage time of the first half, putting Bahia ahead 3-1.
Despite Vitinho pulling one back for Internacional early in the second half, Bahia's defense withstood sustained pressure to hold on for their second consecutive league win. This victory propelled Bahia into 5th place with 40 points, marking their entry into the G-5, while Internacional remained stuck in the relegation zone at 18th with 25 points, continuing a troubling nine-game winless run.
Bahia’s upcoming challenge is against Red Bull Bragantino, while Internacional will face Santos next and also prepare for a Copa do Brasil quarterfinal against Grêmio. Bahia's resurgence has injected fresh energy into the mid-table battle, whereas Internacional's continuing struggles deepen their relegation concerns.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Sources report different timings for Bahia's goals against Internacional.
agenciaesporte.com.br
"Bahia scored their third goal in the 49th minute."
estadao.com.br
"Bahia scored their third goal in the 43rd minute."
Why this matters: The first source states that Bahia scored their third goal in the 49th minute, while the second source claims it was scored in the 43rd minute. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the match timeline and flow.