Brasileirão U-17 Week 8 Roundup

Match Highlights

The opening day featured a trio of emphatic victories. Red Bull Bragantino crushed Juventude 6‑0 at CPD Atibaia, while Botafogo fought back to beat Fortaleza 6‑3 at Nilton Santos. Flamengo edged Palmeiras 2‑1 in São Paulo, snapping the visitor’s unbeaten streak.

Mid‑afternoon action saw Fluminense claim a 3‑0 win over Grêmio in Duque de Caxias, propelling them to the top of the table. Cruzeiro sided with Athletico‑PR in a 3‑0 rout of Atlético‑GO at Guapó, and Santos edged América‑MG 1‑0 in a close contest at Vila Belmiro.

Other results included Internacional’s 1‑0 shutout of Bahia in Alvorada, and Vitória’s 3‑1 victory over São Paulo, highlighted by Manoel’s performance. The day concluded with Vasco da Gama preparing to face Corinthians on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Nova Iguaçu.

Standings Impact

Palmeiras slipped to second place after the loss to Flamengo, dropping two points behind the new leaders. Fluminense now leads with 19 points after the Grêmio defeat, while Red Bull Bragantino’s six‑goal onslaught keeps them in contention at the top. Botafogo’s high‑scoring win bolsters their playoff hopes, and the upcoming Vasco‑Corinthians clash could shift the balance further.