Relegation battle tightens as Brasileirão's 28th round unfolds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The 28th round of the Brasileirão began on September 19, featuring five matches. Atlético managed to avoid an upset against Chapecoense, while Santos, led by Gabigol, distanced themselves from the relegation zone. Mirassol improved their position despite the debuts of Tite and Ziyech. Vasco defeated Coritiba to temporarily move out of the bottom four before the upcoming matches, which include Grêmio facing Palmeiras on September 20. São Paulo's victory against Inter left the latter in the relegation zone.
- •Atlético held off Chapecoense to avoid a setback.
- •Santos increased their buffer from relegation with a win.
- •Vasco's victory over Coritiba lifted them temporarily out of danger.
- •São Paulo's win keeps Inter among the bottom four.
- •Grêmio and Palmeiras set to clash on September 20.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 table
"The 28th round of the Brasileirão — the last full one before the FIFA international break — got underway this Saturday (19) with five matches taking place.There was a team pulling even further aw...
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