In the final round of the Brazilian Serie A, the fight to avoid relegation is on. Five teams are in danger of dropping: Santos, Ceará, Fortaleza, Vitória, and Internacional. Juventude and Sport Recife are already relegated. Fortaleza, managed by Martín Palermo, can secure their survival with a win. A draw could also save them if Vitória does not win their match or if Ceará loses to Palmeiras. Even in defeat, Fortaleza could be saved if both Vitória and Internacional fail to win their games. Vitória faces a tough battle after a 0-4 loss to Red Bull Bragantino. The team, formerly coached by Ramón Díaz, needs a win against Bragantino and must hope that Fortaleza and Ceará lose. A draw or a loss would automatically condemn them. Ceará can ensure their survival with a victory over Palmeiras. Palmeiras, having lost the Copa Libertadores final, is no longer competing for major titles but will aim to end the season on a high note. Santos, thanks to a hat-trick from Neymar against Juventude, is temporarily safe from relegation. The team needs just one point to secure their place, provided Fortaleza or Vitória do not win. Internacional is in the most precarious position; a loss could lead to relegation even if other results go their way.
