For fans of Ceará Sporting Club, July 2025 is proving to be anything but dull. Having recently secured their spot in the Copa do Nordeste semifinals following a tense penalty shootout victory over Sport, the focus for the senior squad has immediately shifted towards the demanding national calendar. It appears the football fixture computer has a particular sense of humor, lining up significant challenges one after another.
The immediate priority is the return to Campeonato Brasileiro Série A action. And what a re-entry it is. Ceará is set to face bitter cross-town rivals Fortaleza in the highly anticipated “Clássico-Rei” this Sunday, July 13th. This match carries considerable weight, not only as a fierce derby but also as Ceará`s first encounter in the top flight against their main adversary since the 2022 season, which concluded with the club`s relegation. One might speculate this scheduling is designed to test the nerves from the outset, or perhaps to simply ensure nobody misses the fact that Ceará is back among Brazil`s elite.
Beyond the derby, the Copa do Nordeste campaign continues, with Ceará slated to play their semifinal match against Bahia away from home. Details on this crucial cup tie will undoubtedly follow soon, adding yet another layer of competitive pressure to the club`s commitments.
Academy Action
The activity isn`t confined solely to the senior ranks. Ceará`s youth development teams are also navigating their respective competitions. While the U17 and U20 squads are currently in a brief holding pattern ahead of upcoming State Championship fixtures, the U15 team is making significant progress in the Copa 2 de Julho tournament. Having successfully eliminated opponents like Santos and Vitória, the U15s are scheduled for a semifinal showdown against Goiás today, Friday, July 11th, showcasing the potential brewing within the club`s academy structure.
Women`s Football
The professional women`s team is currently in a preparatory phase. Following their elimination from the Brasileiro Série A3 earlier in the season, their attention is now directed towards the forthcoming Campeonato Cearense Feminino, the state championship competition.
Upcoming Senior Fixtures (Campeonato Brasileiro)
The immediate schedule for the senior men`s team features a series of challenging Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matches:
- July 13 – Away vs. Fortaleza
- July 16 – Home vs. Corinthians
- July 20 – Away vs. Internacional
- July 23 – Home vs. Mirassol
- July 27 – Away vs. Cruzeiro
In summary, Ceará SC finds itself entering a period characterized by high-stakes matches across multiple fronts. From the intense rivalry of the Clássico-Rei and the pursuit of cup glory in the Copa do Nordeste to the development battles in the youth ranks and preparations for the women`s state championship, the club`s various teams are poised for a busy and potentially defining run of fixtures.
