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Criciúma seeks to extend Série B lead against Athletic on Sunday

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Criciúma seeks to extend Série B lead against Athletic on Sunday
Summary

Criciúma aims to widen its five-point advantage at the top of Série B when it faces Athletic on Sunday, August 9, at Arena Sicredi in Minas Gerais. Currently leading the league with 40 points, Criciúma is followed by Juventude and Operário-PR, both with 35 points. The 21st round of the competition runs from August 7 to 11, involving multiple matches, including Operário-PR vs. São Bernardo on Friday and Novorizontino vs. Juventude on Sunday. The two top teams will earn direct promotion to the top flight, while teams finishing in 3rd to 6th will enter playoff positions for promotion contention.

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  • •Criciúma leads Série B with 40 points, five ahead of Juventude.
  • •Matches in this round run from August 7 to 11.
  • •Criciúma faces Athletic on August 9 at Arena Sicredi.
  • •Juventude and Operário-PR closely trail with 35 points each.
  • •Top two teams gain automatic promotion to the top flight.
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  • 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Criciúma can pull even further clear at the top of Série B
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The 21st round of Série B could further increase Criciúma’s lead over its rivals in the battle for the competition’s title. The team from Santa Catarina, which starts the round five points ahead...

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