On Thursday (12), the Brasileirão saw a new isolated leader emerge as São Paulo seized the top spot in the league standings. This shift in position came after Palmeiras' surprising defeat to Vasco, allowing São Paulo to move into first place with a solid 2-0 victory over Chapecoense. The change at the top of the table adds to the excitement, especially considering São Paulo’s recent coaching shake-up, where they parted ways with Hernan Crespo and brought in Roger Machado as their new head coach.
A Surprising Leader with a New Coach
The rise of São Paulo to the top is even more intriguing given the club’s recent managerial change. Under the guidance of their newly appointed coach, Roger Machado, the team has quickly shown improvement, overturning their earlier struggles. The club's new direction could be the key to maintaining their momentum at the top of the table. This coaching switch could signal a turning point for São Paulo as they aim to stay competitive in Brazil’s top league.
Brasileirão maluco
— Ciro Campos (@ciro_campos) March 13, 2026
O líder vive uma "crise". Trocou de técnico e parte da torcida tem rejeição pelo novato;
O sexto lugar é um recém-promovido da Série B. Não somou nenhum ponto em casa;
O lanterna é um time badalado e dirigido pelo técnico da seleção nas duas últimas Copas
Cruzeiro's Struggles Despite Big Investments
The unpredictability of the Brasileirão is not limited to the top of the table. At the opposite end, Cruzeiro finds itself at the bottom despite major investments in their squad. The team from Minas Gerais made one of the most expensive signings in Brazilian football history, bringing in Gerson, and also hired a coach with recent experience managing the Brazilian national team, Tite. Despite these efforts, Cruzeiro’s poor form has left them struggling at the very bottom of the standings, further adding to the league's surprising nature.
TEM NOVO LÍDER NA ÁREA 🔥
— Brasileirão Betano (@Brasileirao) March 13, 2026
Confira como ficou a classificação após o fim da 5ª rodada do Brasileirão Betano! pic.twitter.com/HyBm8nFD9a
Upcoming Matches and Results
The season's excitement continues with the upcoming 6th round of matches. Below are the key fixtures and results from the latest round:
5th Round Results:
Athletico-PR vs Botafogo (Postponed)
Mirassol 2-2 Santos
Atlético-MG 1-0 Internacional
Bahia 1-1 Vitória
Corinthians 0-2 Coritiba
Flamengo 2-0 Cruzeiro
Remo 0-2 Fluminense
Vasco 2-1 Palmeiras
São Paulo 2-0 Chapecoense
Grêmio 1-1 Bragantino
6th Round Fixtures:
Vitória vs Atlético-MG – 03/14 (Saturday) at 6:30 PM
Botafogo vs Flamengo – 03/14 (Saturday) at 8:30 PM
Fluminense vs Athletico – 03/15 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM
Inter vs Bahia – 03/15 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM
Santos vs Corinthians – 03/15 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM
Coritiba vs Remo – 03/15 (Sunday) at 6:30 PM
Palmeiras vs Mirassol – 03/15 (Sunday) at 6:30 PM
Cruzeiro vs Vasco – 03/15 (Sunday) at 8:30 PM
Bragantino vs São Paulo – 03/15 (Sunday) at 8:30 PM
Chapecoense vs Grêmio – 03/16 (Monday) at 8:00 PM
