Serie B · Matchday 1: Athletic Club beat Ponte Preta 2-1. The match was played on Sunday, 22 March 2026 at Estádio Joaquim Portugal (São João del Rei); refereed by Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho, Brazil.
Ian Luccas 27' (Athletic Club) · Bryan Borges 45' (Ponte Preta) · Jota 45' (Athletic Club)
After a 2-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Athletic Club held 44% of possession against 56%, attempting 17 shots to Ponte Preta's 10.
Shots on target read 8-3 and corners 3-3.
Substitutes: Eduardo Freire, Gustavinho, Leo Chu, Samuel Otusanya, Joao Miguel, Gabriel Indio, Alexandre Pena, Pedro Oliveira, Gabriel Moyses, Felipe Vieira, Kauan Rodrigues, Kauan Lindes
Coach: Souza Alex
Substitutes: Guilherme Viana, Diego Porfirio, Baianinho, Luis Phelipe, David da Hora, Gustavo Telles, Elvis, Rodrigo Souza, Diego Tavares, Thalys, R. A. Saravia Salvia, S. Palacios
Coach: Santana Rodrigo
Jota (Athletic Club) — named player of the match with a 8.0 rating.