Juventude HubJuventude beat São Bernardo on Sunday and consolidated in Série B. With 22 points, the team is in fourth place and has the second-best defense in the competition.
What happened?
Maurício Barbieri's team has been using a scheme with three defenders and has been effective. In recent games, Rodrigo Sam, Messias, and Marcos Paulo have been the chosen ones.
Why is this important for Juventude?
Defensive solidity is crucial for the team, which seeks to improve offensively. So far, Juventude has the fifth-worst attack in the competition.
What's next?
Juventude is preparing for a series of games at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi. The first one is on Sunday at 4 pm against Ceará.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
The team has the second-best home record in the competition, with 66% of the points. As of June 24, 2026, Juventude is in 19th place in the League, with 35 points, 9 wins, 8 draws, and 21 losses in 38 games, and recently lost to São Paulo on May 13, 2026. The next Juventude game is against Fortaleza EC at home on August 15, 2026.
