Description: The league name (Campeonato Brasileiro Série B) translates as the B Series of the Brazilian Championship, the second tier in the Brazilian system.The 20 clubs play each other twice (home and away) for a total of 38 games. The top four clubs are promoted and the bottom four clubs relegated. The season runs from May to December.
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