Third and restless
Third place, 48 points from 28 games — and nobody walked out of Sunday's derby happy. A 1-1 draw with Ceará at home tastes like two points thrown away, and those nine draws are exactly why the Lion still hasn't caught the top two. We have to start closing games out.
Now comes the road
Derby's done, now comes the road. Ponte Preta, in Campinas, is the next step in the promotion chase, and Série B away days don't forgive anyone who shows up lukewarm. Sunday's lesson applies: take the chance when it comes. A win away from the Pici is what puts Fortaleza back on the top two's heels.
Signing and sponsor
Off the pitch the day delivered: Jailson arrived talking up versatility and promising to help wherever the team needs, Chico da Costa praised the size of the club, and Mercadão São Luiz signed on as a sponsor through 2027. None of that wins Sunday's match, but a deeper squad and long money are exactly what a Série B run-in demands.
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