1961 in Brazilian football Torneio Rio-São Paulo Torneio Rio-São Paulo

| Position_ | Team | Points | Played | Drawn | Lost | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Botafogo | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Palmeiras | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - 1 |
| 5 | Santos | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | - 6 |
| 6 | Corinthians | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | - 5 |