Brasileirão Round 8: Unbeaten Bahia Falls, Cruzeiro's Struggle Continues

The eighth round of the 2026 Brasileirão concluded this Sunday (22) with seven captivating matches, bringing a host of significant changes to the competition's landscape. Perhaps the most striking development was the fall of Bahia, the league's last remaining undefeated side. Their impressive run was brought to an end by Remo, ironically one of the few teams that had yet to secure a victory themselves.

This result leaves Cruzeiro as the sole team still searching for their first win of the season, after they managed a draw against Santos. Elsewhere, Athletico Paranaense finally broke their dry spell, emerging victorious in the landmark 400th edition of their fierce derby against rivals Coritiba. Vasco da Gama continued their resurgence under Renato Gaúcho, accumulating an impressive ten out of a possible twelve points since his arrival.

Meanwhile, Internacional and Vitória secured crucial victories, providing much-needed relief and boosting their positions in the standings. The round culminated in a highly anticipated, and controversial, clash between Corinthians and Flamengo.

The league table now reflects these shifts, though it's worth noting that several teams have games in hand: Bahia, Flamengo, Athletico, Vitória, Chapecoense, and Mirassol each have one less match played, while Botafogo has only completed six fixtures.