# 2014 in Brazilian football

The following article presents a summary of the 2014 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 113th season of competitive football in the country.

## Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A started on April 19, 2014, and concluded on December 7, 2014.
* Atlético Mineiro
* Atlético Paranaense
* Bahia
* Botafogo
* Chapecoense
* Corinthians
* Coritiba
* Criciúma
* Cruzeiro
* Figueirense
* Flamengo
* Fluminense
* Goiás
* Grêmio
* Internacional
* Palmeiras
* Santos
* São Paulo
* Sport
* Vitória
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| 1 | Cruzeiro (C) | 38 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 67 | 38 | +29 | 80 | 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 2 | São Paulo | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 59 | 40 | +19 | 70 | 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 3 | Internacional | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 53 | 41 | +12 | 69 | 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 4 | Corinthians | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 49 | 31 | +18 | 69 | 2015 Copa Libertadores first stage |
| 5 | Atlético Mineiro | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 51 | 38 | +13 | 62 | 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 6 | Fluminense | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 61 | 42 | +19 | 61 | 2015 Copa do Brasil round of 16 |
| 7 | Grêmio | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 36 | 24 | +12 | 61 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage |
| 8 | Atlético Paranaense | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 54 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage |
| 9 | Santos | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 53 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage |
| 10 | Flamengo | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 46 | 47 | −1 | 52 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage |
| 11 | Sport | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36 | 46 | −10 | 52 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage |
| 12 | Goiás | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 38 | 40 | −2 | 47 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage |
| 13 | Figueirense | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 37 | 47 | −10 | 47 | |
| 14 | Coritiba | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 42 | 45 | −3 | 47 | |
| 15 | Chapecoense | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 39 | 44 | −5 | 43 | |
| 16 | Palmeiras | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 34 | 59 | −25 | 40 | |
| 17 | Vitória (R) | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 37 | 54 | −17 | 38 | Relegation to 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| 18 | Bahia (R) | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 43 | −12 | 37 | Relegation to 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| 19 | Botafogo (R) | 38 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 31 | 48 | −17 | 34 | Relegation to 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| 20 | Criciúma (R) | 38 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 56 | −28 | 32 | Relegation to 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
* ↑ Atlético Mineiro has a berth guaranteed to the second stage as the 2014 Copa do Brasil champions.
* ↑ Because neither of Brazilian teams won the 2014 Copa Libertadores, an additionally berth to the 2015 Copa do Brasil round of 16 was given to the best non-qualified to 2015 Copa Libertadores, the sixth-placed Fluminense.
* ↑ Teams that will entry in 2015 Copa Sudamericana if they do not reach 2015 Copa do Brasil round of 16. Also the 2014 Copa Verde champion (Brasília FC) and the 2015 Copa do Nordeste champion (Ceará) have a berth guaranteed.
Cruzeiro won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

### Relegation

The four worst placed teams, which are Vitória, Bahia, Botafogo and Criciúma, were relegated to the following year's second level.

## Campeonato Brasileiro Série B

The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B started on April 19, 2014 and concluded on November 29, 2014.
* ABC
* América (MG)
* América (RN)
* Atlético Goianiense
* Avaí
* Boa Esporte
* Bragantino
* Ceará
* Icasa
* Joinville
* Luverdense
* Náutico
* Oeste
* Paraná
* Ponte Preta
* Portuguesa
* Sampaio Corrêa
* Santa Cruz
* Vasco da Gama
* Vila Nova
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
| 1 | Joinville (P, C) | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 54 | 33 | +21 | 70 | Promotion to 2015 Série A |
| 2 | Ponte Preta (P) | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 61 | 38 | +23 | 69 | Promotion to 2015 Série A |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama (P) | 38 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 50 | 36 | +14 | 63 | Promotion to 2015 Série A |
| 4 | Avaí (P) | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47 | 40 | +7 | 62 | Promotion to 2015 Série A |
| 5 | América-MG | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 59 | 39 | +20 | 61 | |
| 6 | Boa Esporte | 38 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 51 | 48 | +3 | 59 | |
| 7 | Atlético Goianiense | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 54 | 49 | +5 | 59 | |
| 8 | Ceará | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 58 | 53 | +5 | 57 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 51 | 38 | +13 | 55 | |
| 10 | Sampaio Corrêa | 38 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 54 | 46 | +8 | 53 | |
| 11 | Paraná | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 45 | 43 | +2 | 51 | |
| 12 | Luverdense | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 40 | 46 | −6 | 50 | |
| 13 | Náutico | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 47 | −7 | 50 | |
| 14 | ABC | 38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 34 | 40 | −6 | 48 | |
| 15 | Oeste | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 39 | 48 | −9 | 48 | |
| 16 | Bragantino | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 55 | −10 | 46 | |
| 17 | América-RN (R) | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 44 | 53 | −9 | 43 | Relegation to 2015 Série C |
| 18 | Icasa (R) | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 34 | 43 | −9 | 43 | Relegation to 2015 Série C |
| 19 | Vila Nova (R) | 38 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 35 | 70 | −35 | 32 | Relegation to 2015 Série C |
| 20 | Portuguesa (R) | 38 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 59 | −30 | 25 | Relegation to 2015 Série C |
* ↑ América-MG deducted 6 points for lining up an irregular player
Joinville won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.

### Promotion

The four best placed teams, which are Joinville, Ponte Preta, Vasco da Gama and Avaí, were promoted to the following year's first level.

### Relegation

The four worst placed teams, which are América (RN), Icasa, Vila Nova and Portuguesa, were relegated to the following year's third level.

## Campeonato Brasileiro Série C

The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C started on April 26, 2014, and concluded on November 23, 2014.
* Águia de Marabá
* ASA de Arapiraca
* Botafogo-PB
* Caxias
* CRAC
* CRB
* Cuiabá
* Duque de Caxias
* Fortaleza
* Guarani
* Guaratinguetá
* Juventude
* Macaé
* Madureira
* Mogi Mirim
* Paysandu
* Salgueiro
* São Caetano
* Treze
* Tupi
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C final was played between Oeste and Icasa.
Macaé won the league after beating Paysandu on goal difference.

### Promotion

The four best placed teams, which are Macaé, Paysandu, Mogi Mirim and CRB, were promoted to the following year's second level.

### Relegation

The four worst placed teams, which are São Caetano, Treze, CRAC and Duque de Caxias, were relegated to the following year's fourth level.

## Campeonato Brasileiro Série D

The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D started on July 19, 2014 and concluded on November 16, 2014.
* Anapolina
* Ariquemes
* Atlético Acreano
* Baraúnas
* Boavista
* Brasil de Pelotas
* Brasiliense
* Cabofriense
* Campinense
* CENE
* Central
* Confiança
* Coruripe
* Estrela do Norte
* Globo
* Goianésia
* Grêmio Barueri
* Guarani de Palhoça
* Guarany de Sobral
* Interporto
* Ipatinga
* Ituano
* Jacuipense
* Londrina
* Luziânia
* Maringá
* Metropolitano
* Moto Club
* Operário de Várzea Grande
* Pelotas
* Penapolense
* Porto
* Princesa do Solimões
* Remo
* Rio Branco
* Ríver
* São Raimundo-RR
* Santos-AP
* Tombense
* Villa Nova
* Vitória da Conquista
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D final was played between Brasil de Pelotas and Tombense.
Tombense won the league after beating Brasil de Pelotas 4-2 on penalties.

### Promotion

The four best placed teams, which are Tombense, Brasil de Pelotas, Confiança and Londrina, were promoted to the following year's third level.

## Copa do Brasil

The 2014 Copa do Brasil started on February 19, 2014, and concluded on November 26, 2014. The Copa do Brasil final was played between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro.
Atlético Mineiro won the cup by aggregate score of 3–0.

## State championship champions

| State | Champion |
| Acre | Rio Branco |
| Alagoas | Coruripe |
| Amapá | Santos-AP |
| Amazonas | Nacional |
| Bahia | Bahia |
| Ceará | Ceará |
| Distrito Federal | Luziânia |
| Espírito Santo | Estrela do Norte |
| Goiás | Atlético Goianiense |
| Maranhão | Sampaio Corrêa |
| Mato Grosso | Cuiabá |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | CENE |
| Minas Gerais | Cruzeiro |
| Pará | Remo |
| Paraíba | Botafogo-PB |
| Paraná | Londrina |
| Pernambuco | Sport |
| Piauí | Ríver Atlético Clube |
| Rio de Janeiro | Flamengo |
| Rio Grande do Norte | América-RN |
| Rio Grande do Sul | Internacional |
| Rondônia | Vilhena |
| Roraima | São Raimundo-RR |
| Santa Catarina | Figueirense |
| São Paulo | Ituano |
| Sergipe | Confiança |
| Tocantins | Interporto |

## Youth competition champions

| Competition | Champion |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 | Corinthians |
| Copa do Brasil Sub-17 | Atlético Mineiro |
| Copa do Brasil Sub-20 | Internacional |
| Copa Nacional do Espírito Santo Sub-17 | Red Bull |
| Copa Rio Sub-17 | Fluminense |
| Copa Santiago de Futebol Juvenil | Internacional |
| Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior | Santos |
| Copa Sub-17 de Promissão | Cruzeiro |
| Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores | América (MG) |
The Copa Nacional do Espírito Santo Sub-17, between 2008 and 2012, was named Copa Brasil Sub-17. The similar named Copa do Brasil Sub-17 is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation and it was first played in 2013.

## Other competition champions

| Competition | Champion |
| Campeonato Paulista do Interior | Penapolense |
| Copa Espírito Santo | Real Noroeste |
| Copa FGF | Lajeadense |
| Copa do Nordeste | Sport |
| Copa Paulista de Futebol | Santo André |
| Copa Rio | Resende |
| Copa Verde | Brasília |

## Brazilian clubs in international competitions

| Team | 2014 Copa Libertadores | 2014 Copa Sudamericana | 2014 Recopa Sudamericana |
| Atlético Mineiro | Round of 16 eliminated by Atlético Nacional | N/A | Champions defeated Lanús |
| Atlético Paranaense | Eliminated in the Second Stage | N/A | N/A |
| Bahia | N/A | Round of 16 eliminated by Univ. César Vallejo | N/A |
| Botafogo | Eliminated in the Second Stage | N/A | N/A |
| Criciúma | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by São Paulo | N/A |
| Cruzeiro | Quarterfinals eliminated by San Lorenzo | N/A | N/A |
| Flamengo | Eliminated in the Second Stage | N/A | N/A |
| Fluminense | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by Goiás | N/A |
| Goiás | N/A | Round of 16 eliminated by Emelec | N/A |
| Grêmio | Round of 16 eliminated by San Lorenzo | N/A | N/A |
| Internacional | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by Bahia | N/A |
| São Paulo | N/A | Semifinals eliminated by Atlético Nacional | N/A |
| Sport Recife | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by Vitória | N/A |
| Vitória | N/A | Round of 16 eliminated by Atlético Nacional | N/A |

## Brazil national team

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazilian national team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2014.

## Record

| Type | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| Friendly Matches | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 15 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 15 |

### Superclásico de las Américas
## Women's football
### National team

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil women's national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2014.

### Torneio Internacional de Brasília

The Brazil women's national football team competed in the following competitions in 2014:
| Competition | Performance |
| Copa América Femenina | Champions |
| South American Games | Third place |
| Torneio Internacional de Brasília | Champions |

## Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino

The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino started on September 10, 2014, and concluded on November 30, 2014.
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino final was played between Ferroviária and Kindermann.
Ferroviária won the league by aggregate score of 8–3.

### Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino

The 2014 Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino started on January 29, 2014 and concluded on April 15, 2014.
Ferroviária won the cup after beating São José 5-4 on penalties.

### Domestic competition champions

| Competition | Champion |
| Campeonato Carioca | Botafogo |
| Campeonato Paulista | São José |

### Brazilian clubs in international competitions

| Team | 2014 Copa Libertadores Femenina | 2014 International Women's Club Championship |
| Centro Olímpico | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| São José | Champions defeated Caracas | Champions defeated Arsenal |
| Vitória das Tabocas | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |