BRAZIL · FOOTBALL

Key Facts

—The leader: Palmeiras tops the table with 38 points, holding a seven-point lead over second-placed Flamengo on 31 points after 17 rounds.

—The Saturday programme: Five matches opened the round on Saturday, May 30, headlined by Flamengo against Coritiba at the Maracana from 4pm BRT.

—The Sunday matches: Five further fixtures on Sunday, May 31, with Palmeiras hosting last-placed Chapecoense at the Allianz Parque at 8:30pm BRT.