Cuiabá continued their strong form with a 2-1 home victory over Athletic Club in the Brazilian Serie B on September 29, 2025. The win at the Arena Pantanal solidified Cuiabá's position in the promotion playoff places, coming from behind to claim all three points. Athletic Club stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead with a deflected shot, but Cuiabá responded with relentless pressure. They equalized before halftime through a penalty and scored the winner in the 70th minute with a powerful header from a corner. The match was intensely physical, with the referee showing multiple yellow cards to both sides. The result extended Cuiabá's unbeaten run and put them in a strong position for a push to the top flight, while Athletic Club's survival concerns grew. The Cuiabá manager praised his team's mentality, while the Athletic coach rued his side's inability to hold onto a lead.