One of the things that make the Brasileirão so special is that no team is safe from relegation, regardless of their popularity or historical success. With four relegation spots, many storied clubs in the country saw themselves playing in the second division at some point.
The Brazilian Serie B officially began in 1971, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that it started to be played more consistently, though it had some interruptions.
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Since then, there have been different formats until 2006. That year, it implemented the format that has been used by the top-flight since 2003: 20 clubs in a round-robin tournament with 38 rounds, four promotions and four relegations.
As mentioned, the Brazilian second division saw many giants in the last few years, with high-profile sides lifting the trophy. Botafogo, Palmeiras, Grêmio, Vasco, Atlético Mineiro, Corinthians, and Cruzeiro are the most relevant teams that were crowned in Serie B.
Agora quem dá bola é o @SantosFC
O Santos é o novo campeão
Glorioso alvinegro praiano
Campeão absoluto desse ano! 🎶O Peixão tem grandeza mundial e tradição indiscutível. Certamente irá colocar estes importantes fatores em campo diante dos adversários no #BrasileirãoBetano! 🐋 pic.twitter.com/sMMGm41lvC
— Brasileirão Betnacional – Série B (@BrasileiraoB) April 16, 2024
The Brazilian giants who have won the Serie B title
- Botafogo: 2 times (2015 and 2021)
- Palmeiras: 2 (2003 and 2013)
- Grêmio: 1 (2005)
- Vasco da Gama: 1 (2009)
- Atlético Mineiro: 1 (2006)
- Corinthians: 1 (2008)
- Cruzeiro: 1 (2022)
Will it be Santos’ turn in 2024?
The last historic team to suffer relegation were Santos, who dropped to Serie B for the first time ever last season. Peixe will make their debut in the competition this year, aiming to quickly return to the top-flight. Will they achieve their goal while lifting the trophy?
Sambafoot releases Zagallo documentary
Sambafoot Series has launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo’ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays – as a player and as a coach. The first and second episodes are available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel and the series will receive weekly releases to tell this legend’s life story.
