Teams Make Historic Return After 46 Years in Hunt for Promotion
Uberlândia-MG and CSA-AL are gearing up for an unprecedented clash after nearly half a century, aiming to secure a spot in Série C of the Brazilian Championship. The match between the teams will take place this Saturday (8/8) at 5 PM at Estádio Parque do Sabiá, in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais.
In 1980, CSA-AL won 1-0 in the Taça de Prata phase (current Série B), when both teams last met. On that occasion, the Alagoas-based team advanced as group leader along with Caxias-RS, Comercial-SP, and Tuna Luso-PA, while Uberlândia-MG was eliminated. In this edition of Série D ZeroUm, the teams are vying for a spot in Série C of 2027.
Alagoas Has Two Representatives in the Quarterfinals
For CSA-AL, it's a historic moment beyond football: Alagoas will be the only state with two clubs vying for Série C. An Alagoas derby in contention for promotion to the national third division.
What Changes for the Teams? The winners will secure their spot in Série C of 2027, while the losing team will have chances through a playoff against other teams.Match Highlights Video
You can watch the historic encounter between these two teams on Metrópoles Esportes' YouTube channel. The channel broadcasts all Série D ZeroUm matches for free.
How Are the Teams Preparing? The players and technical commissions are intensely preparing for this historic encounter, aware of the challenges and opportunities.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the consequence of losing the Série D ZeroUm spot? Eliminated teams have another chance in Série D via a playoff against other teams also vying for Série C promotion.
What are the next steps after the match? The second leg is scheduled for August 15th at 5 PM at Estádio Rei Pelé, in Maceió, Alagoas.