🎥 Bahia and Ceni end long droughts against Flamengo, Palmeiras celebrate

And it happened!

Bahia and Rogério Ceni can celebrate the end of their respective droughts against Flamengo.

Thanks to Willian José's goal, the Tricolor defeated the Rubro-Negro 1-0 on Sunday night (5th).

The match was valid for the 27th round of the 2025 Brasileirão and was played at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova.

It was Bahia's first win over Fla after 12 consecutive defeats.

And a historic celebration for Ceni as a coach against the Rio team after 16 losses in 16 matches. 

The now runner-up in the league had Danilo sent off at 13 minutes and later saw Wallace Yan leave early in the final stretch of the game. 

They finished the game with only nine players on the field. And without the lead. 

Sending off at just 13'

The outlook of the game changed in the opening minutes after Danilo was shown red in a challenge with Tiago.

This led Filipe Luís to take Pedro off to rebuild his defensive line.

Flamengo com um a menos contra o Bahia 🟥

Danilo levou o cartão vermelho direto do árbitro Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima por falta em Tiago.#brasileiraopic.twitter.com/L2QlLharWk

— ge (@geglobo) October 5, 2025

The first big chance of the game belonged to Flamengo.

Samuel Lino was set up by Arrascaeta, but Ronaldo said "no".

O Arrascaeta fez tudo certo, mas o Bahia tinha o Ronaldo... #brasileirãopic.twitter.com/3T0lVOG3Q4

— ge (@geglobo) October 5, 2025

Tricolor advantage

With better control of the game, Bahia went into halftime ahead after Jean Lucas won a challenge and Willian José was set up to score (44').

Attempts, disallowed goal and another 🟥

Flamengo returned with three changes. Filipe Luís brought more speed and unpredictability.

But the expected increase in offensive production didn't come immediately.

Bahia even scored with Michel Araújo, but there was an offside.

Another move by Filipe Luís, Wallace Yan picked up two yellows in just 11 minutes on the pitch.

11 minutos. Esse foi o tempo que Wallace Yan ficou em campo em Bahia x Flamengo.

O atacante acertou uma braçada em Gilberto e recebeu o segundo cartão amarelo.#brasileirãopic.twitter.com/sQssW1Qmlf

— ge (@geglobo) October 5, 2025

But Flamengo didn't give up even with two men down.

And they posed a real threat in the 43rd minute, when Léo Ortiz managed a shot inside the box.

After failing to keep possession and control the opponent's momentum—leaving their fans tense—Bahia celebrated at the final whistle. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Bahia reached 43 points. And took fifth place.

Flamengo remains on 55, but saw Palmeiras—who have a game in hand—reach the top due to a higher number of wins: 17 to 16.

See the updated Brasileirão standings here. 

Both teams will only play again after the FIFA break.

And both have derbies ahead.

On Thursday the 16th, Tricolor will visit Vitória at Barradão.

A day earlier, Fla will face Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Photo: Letícia Martins/EC Bahia

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.