Match Report: Londrina PR 5-0 CRB AL | Brazilian Serie B

Londrina dismantle CRB in emphatic home victory

Londrina PR produced a dominant performance at the Estádio do Café on 5 July 2026, crushing CRB AL 5-0 in a Brazilian Serie B encounter. The result sends a clear message to the rest of the division: Londrina have the firepower to challenge for promotion. CRB, meanwhile, suffered a humbling defeat that leaves them in a precarious position in the standings.

First-half blitz sets the tone

Londrina came flying out of the blocks. Inside the opening 15 minutes, the home side had already carved out three clear chances, with striker Eduardo opening the scoring with a clinical finish from inside the box. By the half-hour mark, the lead had doubled when midfielder Rafael Silva curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner. CRB looked shell-shocked and struggled to retain possession, with their midfield overrun by Londrina's aggressive pressing.

Second-half demolition

If the first half was impressive, the second was a masterclass in attacking football. Londrina added three more goals, each one showcasing their variety in attack. Lucas Almeida scored a solo effort, dribbling past two defenders before slotting home, before Vinícius headed in from a corner. The rout was completed late on by substitute João Pedro, who tapped in after a goalmouth scramble. CRB rarely threatened, managing only two shots on target across the 90 minutes.

Key players and tactical story

Londrina's midfield trio – Silva, Almeida, and Felipe Santos – controlled the tempo, completing over 80 percent of their passes and winning the majority of duels. Manager Cláudio Tencati set his team up in a fluid 4-2-3-1, allowing the wide players to drift inside and overload the CRB defence. CRB, in contrast, never adapted. Their defensive line sat too deep, inviting pressure, and their counter-attacks were too easily snuffed out.

Impact on the Serie B standings

This emphatic win moved Londrina into the top four, strengthening their push for promotion to Brazil's top flight. CRB, now with a negative goal difference, slipped into the bottom half of the table, and manager Daniel Paulista will face serious questions about the team's defensive organisation. The five-goal margin also provides a significant boost to Londrina's goal difference as the season enters its decisive phase.

What's next?

Londrina will look to build on this momentum when they travel to face Chapecoense in their next league fixture. CRB must regroup quickly as they host Grêmio Novorizontino – a match that already carries must-win weight.