Final Round Thriller: Crucial Campeonato Brasileiro Matches Decide Relegation Fate
Two decisive final round matches in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro will determine relegation, with Internacional and Vitória fighting to stay in Serie A.
- • Internacional must win against Red Bull Bragantino at Beira-Rio to avoid relegation, currently in 18th place with 41 points.
- • Vitória faces São Paulo at Barradão, needing a victory while in 17th place with 42 points to stay above the relegation zone.
- • Red Bull Bragantino and São Paulo have secured their league positions with no relegation risk.
- • Both matches are scheduled for December 7, 2025, at 16:00 local time and will be broadcast on Premiere with additional coverage on Rede Globo and CNN Esportes.
- • These games finalize the fight against relegation in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.
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On December 7, 2025, two pivotal Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A matches will determine the relegation outcomes for struggling teams in the league's last round. Both games hold significant stakes for clubs battling to avoid dropping to Serie B ahead of the new season.
In Porto Alegre, Internacional faces Red Bull Bragantino at the Beira-Rio Stadium at 16:00 local time. Internacional currently sits 18th with 41 points, firmly in the relegation zone. To avoid demotion, Internacional must win this game and rely on other results working in their favor. Red Bull Bragantino, in contrast, have secured 9th place with 48 points and already qualified for next year's Copa Sul-Americana. Their position means the match largely poses no risk or major reward aside from pride. The match will be televised on Rede Globo (in Rio Grande do Sul) and Premiere.
Meanwhile, in Salvador at the Barradão stadium, Vitória and São Paulo contest a showdown starting at the same time, 16:00. Vitória, sitting 17th with 42 points just above the relegation zone, must also win and hope for other outcomes to stay up. São Paulo currently ranks 8th with 51 points but has no major objectives in this final fixture. This match will be shown on Premiere as well.
These final round encounters are critical because both Vitória and Internacional find themselves within the three relegation spots marked for demotion to Serie B. Winning is imperative for these clubs to maintain their top-flight status in 2026. The pressure is immense as the Brazilian football season reaches its nail-biting conclusion.
Fans across Brazil can follow these essential matches with live broadcasts and real-time updates available on CNN Esportes to witness the dramatic battles unfolding on the pitch and the consequential implications for the teams' futures in the league.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.