The Brasileirao 2021 has left many names of both clubs and footballers who have stood out or disappointed. After 38 dates there are always winners and losers, teams that have met their goals and others that have fallen far short of their expectations. This is a review of all this after an exciting tournament.
Big winners of the Brasileirao 2021
Atlético Mineiro with Hulk at the helm
The Galo dominated the champion and won it 50 years later with a sensational performance in both areas, with a game of high pace and passion that surpassed each of his rivals. Hulk was the great proper name within a series of players who shone. He has finished as the top scorer thanks to his 19 goals and now they will seek to finish the campaign with the Cup title.
Cuiabá
The Mato Grosso team rose to fourth place in Serie B and achieved a place in the next Copa Sudamericana with great defensive work that has allowed them to win several games by the minimum and also thanks to the excellent level of the scorer Elton, who a his 36 years has scored nine goals.
Strength
The Northeast team has suffered in the final stretch of the championship but still achieved the mathematical classification to the group stage of the Copa Libertadores with a date in advance. Robson 10 goals or Yago Pikachu with nine have been two of the great figures.
Michael
The Flamengo footballer who at the time was chosen as the best youngster in the championship when he played for Goiás has reached his best level and despite not having a guaranteed starting position, he took every opportunity to shine and score 14 goals. And beyond the goals he has dazzled with his dribbling, his daring and his freshness on the field.
Artur
Author of 12 goals for Bragantino and absolute leader of the team. In addition, he achieved in the discount of the last game the goal that allows the Red Bull team to play the group stage of the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history. Although in the final of the South American Cup he did not perform at his level, now he will have the opportunity to show himself in the great continental competition.
Corinthians
Timao returns to the Copa Libertadores after having strengthened with high-level players such as Willian, Roger Guedes or Renato Augusto. The quality leap has been evident and the results have come soon. With this block and some more reinforcement that is expected for 2022, the São Paulo team can once again dream of fighting among the best on the continent.
Big losers of the Brasileirao 2021
Guild
The gaucho team has declined when it had one of the most powerful squads of the tournament, a huge disappointment that has occurred in the last date but that for several dates seemed to have no solution. Several of the players have not given the level that was expected and the changes of coach did not give the result that was sought.
Chapecoense
Finish as one of the worst bottoms in tournament history. Only one win, as a visitor, and he closes his participation with seven consecutive defeats in which he has only scored one goal. In total, a balance of just 24 goals in favor and 68 against. The squad has not given the level at any time despite having, in the beginning, with players capable of at least fighting until the end to maintain the category.
Sao Paulo
He dreamed of at least qualifying for the Copa Libertadores and at times he flirted with relegation places. The team crashed after the first few dates and never found a way to react. The departure of Dani Alves marked a before and after in the entity, always marked by instability. Not even the great level offered at times by Rigoni or even Calleri turned into good results. At least they will be able to play the next South American.
International
Although for the fans of Colorado the end of the season has left the descent of their great rival, the campaign of the team has been really disappointing, especially in its final stretch. Only one point in the final seven dates, poor numbers for a first-rate squad, capable of competing against the best but also with obvious problems that have been felt in each game of that lousy streak. Now is the time to make changes to the squad, to find a more talented scorer and midfield.
