Cruzeiro: Cruzeiro defeated Sao Paulo (1-0) in their Sunday's match in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship A Series (Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A). Matheus Pereira scored the only goal for Cruzeiro in the 64th minute, raising the team's tally to 44 points in 2nd place, just two points behind leaders Flamengo, while Sao Paulo remained 7th with 32 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, in other matches, Botafogo beat Bragantino (4-1) to climb to 5th with 35 points, while Bragantino stayed in 8th with 30 points. In another match, Juventude defeated Ceara (1-0), lifting their total to 21 points in 11th place, while Ceara stayed 10th with 26 points.