Bahia put on a spectacular show this Sunday, crushing Jacuipense 5-0 at Joia da Princesa in Feira de Santana. This was the second leg of the Campeonato Baiano semifinals. The goals came from Rodrigo Nestor, Santiago Arias, Cauly, Everton Ribeiro, and Erick.
With this dominant result, Bahia secured a 6-2 aggregate victory. Now, the Esquadrão is headed to the state championship final. Their opponent? Longtime rival Vitória. The two-legged final begins next weekend at Arena Fonte Nova.
However, before focusing on the final, Bahia has another big challenge ahead. On Thursday (13), they will face Boston River in the second leg of the third phase of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM at Arena Fonte Nova. A win will secure a spot in the tournament’s group stage.
Match Summary: Bahia in Full Control
Right from the start, Bahia pressed forward with intensity. Their first goal came quickly, in the 12th minute. Willian José fired a shot from the edge of the box. The goalkeeper spilled the ball, and Michel Araujo reacted fast. Without hesitation, he set up Rodrigo Nestor, who calmly slotted it home.
Just 15 minutes later, Bahia struck again. This time, Erick Pulga won a battle near the goal line. He sent a low cross into the box, finding Arias in perfect position. With a clinical finish, Arias doubled the lead.
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Second-Half Domination
As the second half began, Bahia showed no signs of slowing down. In the 7th minute, Erick took a powerful shot from a distance, but it went just wide. Then, in the 14th minute, Everton Ribeiro found Cauly inside the box. Cauly’s shot was on target, but goalkeeper Marcelo made a great save. Just a minute later, Ademir came close to scoring, keeping the pressure on Jacuipense.
Finally, the third goal arrived in the 24th minute. Bahia kept up the pressure with sharp passing, constantly testing the opposition’s defense. Erick fired a shot. The goalkeeper parried it away, but Cauly was there to finish the job.
Ten minutes later, Bahia found the net again. This time, Cauly set up Everton Ribeiro with a precise pass. The captain placed a perfect shot into the bottom right corner. The goalkeeper didn’t even move.
Then, in the 41st minute, Bahia finished in style. Everton Ribeiro played a beautiful pass to Ademir. With impressive speed, Ademir sprinted to the byline and crossed the ball. Erick smashed it into the net with such force that it tore through it.
Bahia Secures a Spot in the Final!
Although Bahia lost the first leg, they responded in the best way possible. This commanding win sealed their place in the Campeonato Baiano final. Not only was it a statement victory, but it was also one of their most impressive performances of the season. This was Bahia’s second-biggest win in 2025. Only their 6-0 victory over Colo-Colo had a bigger margin.
The Ba-Vi Final Is Set!
With this win, Bahia now turns its attention to a classic rivalry. Their final opponent will be Vitória, who defeated Atlético de Alagoinhas in the other semifinal. The first leg takes place next weekend at Arena Fonte Nova. The battle for the state title is officially on!
Focus Shifts to Libertadores
Before the final, Bahia has one more key match. On Thursday (13), they face Boston River at home. The prize? A place in the Copa Libertadores group stage. With momentum on their side, Bahia will look to keep their winning streak alive and secure yet another important victory.
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