Project 51O Overview

Midweek opportunities in the Brazilian Serie A allow us to capitalise on teams with strong attacking and defensive profiles. We assess the key ones.

Fernandinho has officially decided to bring down the curtain on an extraordinary career, drawing to a close more than two decades at the top of the game and a trophy cabinet that places him among Manchester City’s most decorated players of all time. The former Brazil international, now 40, confirmed he will not continue playing, ending speculation that had lingered since his return to Athletico Paranaense in 2022.

Rafa Silva was sent off just three seconds into Cruzeiro's 3-0 loss to Athletico Paranaense - one of the quickest sendings off in football history.

Chelsea are among a long list of teams to have set their sights on goalkeeper Bento amid his strong displays for Brazil and Athletico Paranaense.