Chapecoense's dignified fight against relegation is as admirable as their rise
Nearly three years ago, Chapecoense suffered an unthinkable tragedy. Now the club faces relegation, but they're not going down without a fight.
2019 Schedule
All times ET
ChapecoenseCHA017/111:00 PM
0CEACEA- ChapecoenseCHA0FT
1GREGRE 
BAHBAH1FT1ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA0FT
3SAOSAO 
CAMCAM0FT2ChapecoenseCHA
FLUFLU1FT1ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA2FT
2GOIGOI 
PALPAL1FT0ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA1FT
1CRUCRU 
FORFOR2FT0ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA0FT
1FLAFLA - ChapecoenseCHA0FT
1CORCOR 
CAPCAP1FT1ChapecoenseCHA
INTINT1FT0ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA1FT
2VASVAS 
CSACSA2FT0ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA0FT
1SANSAN 
BOTBOT0FT0ChapecoenseCHA- ChapecoenseCHA1FT
0AVAAVA - CEACEA4FT1ChapecoenseCHA
- GREGRE3FT3ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA0FT0BAHBAH
- SAOSAO4FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA1FT2CAMCAM
- ChapecoenseCHA1FT1FLUFLU
- GOIGOI3FT1ChapecoenseCHA
2019 Schedule
4-10-18, 19th in Brazilian Serie A
- GOIGOI310/6FT
1ChapecoenseCHA - ChapecoenseCHA113/6FT1FLUFLU
- ChapecoenseCHA114/7FT2CAMCAM
- SAOSAO422/7FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA028/7FT0BAHBAH
- GREGRE35/8FT3ChapecoenseCHA
- CEACEA410/8FT1ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA118/8FT0AVAAVA
- BOTBOT026/8FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA031/8FT1SANSAN
- CSACSA28/9FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA114/9FT2VASVAS
- INTINT122/9FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- CAPCAP129/9FT1ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA02/10FT1CORCOR
- ChapecoenseCHA06/10FT1FLAFLA
- FORFOR29/10FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA113/10FT1CRUCRU
- PALPAL116/10FT0ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA220/10FT2GOIGOI
- FLUFLU126/10FT1ChapecoenseCHA
- CAMCAM030/10FT2ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA02/11FT3SAOSAO
- BAHBAH16/11FT1ChapecoenseCHA
- ChapecoenseCHA010/11FT1GREGRE
- ChapecoenseCHA017/11h:mm a z, US/Eastern0CEACEA
Reporter who survived Chapecoense crash dies
Rafael Henzel, a radio reporter who survived the crash that killed most of the Chapecoense soccer team in 2016, died of a heart attack on Tuesday, t
Chapecoense, pair of Brazilian giants amid relegation crunch
Relegation is a cruel beast who doesn't play favourites. See Brazil where Chapecoense and pillars Fluminense and Vasco are fighting the drop.
Crew negligence found in Chapecoense crash
Fuel shortages and negligence caused a plane crash that killed 71 people in 2016, including most members of Brazilian football team Chapecoense.
Chape give crash survivor Ruschel new deal
Chapecoense extended the contract of defender Alan Ruschel, who has recently returned to action after the air crash that killed 19 of his teammates.
Nacional punished for Chapecoense taunts
CONMEBOL have fined Nacional and ordered them to play three games behind closed doors after some supporters mocked the Chapecoense plane crash.
Chapecoense out of the Copa Libertadores
Brazil's Chapecoense has been knocked out of the prestigious Copa Libertadores after a surprising qualification for the South American cup last year.
Chape seek Nacional Copa Lib expulsion
Brazilian football club Chapecoense have asked South America's soccer governing body to expel Uruguayan club Nacional from the Copa Libertadores.
Nacional sorry for Chape airplane gestures
Nacional have apologised after some of their supporters were filmed making plane gestures towards Chapecoense during a Copa Libertadores match.
Chapecoense, Barca up for Comeback award
Chapecoense's recovery from a plane crash and Barcelona's win against Paris Saint-Germain have been nominated for Comeback of the Year.
Chapecoense seal Copa Libertadores spot
Brazil's Chapecoense has secured a spot in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores tournament one year after a plane crash killed 19 of its players.
Chapecoense sues airline's insurer in crash
Chapecoense have sued the insurance company hired by LaMia airline, and several Bolivian government entities over damages caused by the air crash.
Torino to wear shirts honouring Chapecoense
Torino players will wear special shirts in Saturday's match to mark the one-year anniversary of the plane crash that killed most of Chapecoense.
Neymar pays tribute to Chapecoense
Neymar has paid tribute to the victims of the Chapecoense disaster on the anniversary of the plane accident that killed most of the team.
Chapecoense continue unbeaten run
Chapecoense beat Bahia 1-0 on Sunday to set a club record of nine games unbeaten in Campeonato Brasileiro and maintain their Copa Libertadores hopes.
Chapecoense stay in Brazil's first division
Chapecoense beat Vitoria on Thursday night to retain their place in Brazil's top flight next season.
Chapecoense found not negligent in crash
No evidence has been found linking Chapecoense to negligence in the hiring of the plane that crashed in Colombia last year and killed 71 people.
Chapecoense survivors meet Pope Francis
Brazilian side Chapecoense met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday following the plane crash that devastated the club last November.
Neto had premonition of Chape tragedy
Neto has revealed he had a premonition about the plane crash that killed all but three members of his Chapecoense team last November.
Chapecoense fall to Japan's Urawa Reds
Yuki Abe scored a penalty with two minutes left to give J-League side Urawa Reds a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Chapecoense.
Roma arrange Chapecoense friendly match
Roma have announced that they will face Brazilian club Chapecoense in a friendly at the Stadio Olimpico on Sept. 1.
Chapecoense's Ruschel gets gift from Messi
After an emotional match between Barcelona and Chapecoense, Lionel Messi gave plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel a signed shirt with a special message.
Barca's Deulofeu: Chapecoense are heroes
Gerard Deulofeu paid tribute to Chapecoense's "heroes"after making his case for a first team spot with a goal and two assists in Barcelona's 5-0 win.
Barca beat Chape to win Gamper Trophy
Goals from Lionel Messi, Gerard Deulofeu, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Denis Suarez sealed a 5-0 win Barcelona win over Chapecoense.
Chapecoense's Ruschel to play vs. Barca
Plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel will play for Chapecoense in a preseason friendly against Barcelona.
2019 Bras Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamengo | 32 | 24 | 5 | 3 | +42 | 77 |
| Palmeiras | 32 | 19 | 10 | 3 | +27 | 67 |
| Santos | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | +20 | 64 |
| Grêmio | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 | +23 | 56 |
| São Paulo | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | +9 | 52 |
| Athletico-PR | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | +14 | 50 |
| Internacional | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | +5 | 49 |
| Corinthians | 32 | 12 | 13 | 7 | +7 | 49 |
| Bahia | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | +2 | 43 |
| Goiás | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | -16 | 42 |
| Vasco da Gama | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | -6 | 42 |
| Atlético-MG | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | -5 | 40 |
| Fortaleza | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | -5 | 39 |
| Botafogo | 32 | 11 | 3 | 18 | -12 | 36 |
| Ceará | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 36 |
| Cruzeiro | 32 | 7 | 14 | 11 | -10 | 35 |
| Fluminense | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -11 | 34 |
| CSA | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -26 | 29 |
| Chapecoense | 32 | 4 | 10 | 18 | -23 | 22 |
| Avaí | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | -35 | 17 |
2019 Team LeadersBrazilian Serie A
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsBrazilian Serie A
Goal Difference-2318th
Goals Scored2518th
Assists16Tied-15th
Goals Conceded4818th