Brazilian Serie A Round 1: Coritiba PR 1-0 Remo Belem (PA) The 2026 Brazilian Serie A season kicked off with a narrow but crucial victory for Coritiba as they edged past newly promoted Remo Belem 1-0 at the Couto Pereira Stadium. A solitary first-half goal proved enough for the home side to secure all three points in a match defined by defensive resilience and a single moment of attacking quality, setting a positive tone for Coritiba's campaign. The decisive moment arrived just after the half-hour mark. Coritiba, applying sustained pressure, won a corner on the left side. The delivery was met with a powerful header from central defender Rodrigo, who rose highest to nod the ball past the Remo goalkeeper and send the home fans into raptures. Remo, showing the fight expected of a promoted side, grew into the game after the break and created several half-chances, but they found Coritiba's goalkeeper in inspired form, making a key save from a close-range header in the 70th minute to preserve the lead. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought win for the hosts. The match was a tense affair with few clear-cut opportunities, underscoring the importance of set-piece execution in tight league openers. Coritiba's defensive unit, marshaled by the goalscorer Rodrigo, was the standout, remaining organized to see out the game under late pressure. For Remo, the performance offered promise despite the result, as they competed well but lacked the final touch needed to earn a point on their top-flight return. With this result, Coritiba starts the season with a perfect three points, immediately climbing into the upper half of the early table. For Remo, the defeat leaves them empty-handed but with valuable experience gained. Coritiba manager praised his team's "professionalism and solidity," while the Remo coach stated his team "showed heart and will learn quickly from this level." Coritiba PR starting XI: Santos; Natanael, Rodrigo, Henrique, Jamerson; Andrey, Matheus Bianqui; Robson, Matheus Frizzo, Figueiredo; Alef Manga. Remo Belem (PA) starting XI: Vinicius; Rafael Santos, Ramon, Rafael Pereira, Lucas Siqueira; Marcinho, Zé Carlos; Neto Costa, Ronaldo, Gabriel Davis; Rafael Silva.