1977 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A


The 1977 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, was the 21st edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Overview

It was performed by 62 teams, and São Paulo won the championship. This championship is notable for producing what is perhaps the only unbeaten runner-up in world football. Atlético Mineiro had won all but three of its matches, which were drawn, but was to play a single final match against São Paulo, without any advantage. A controversial scoreless draw, marred by violent playing mostly on the part of São Paulo, had to be solved in a penalty shootout.

First phase

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Second phase

Group G

Group H

Group I

Group J

Group K

Group L

Group M

Group N

Group O

Group P

Group Q

Group R

Third phase

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Semifinals

First leg

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Second leg

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Final

Final standings