FM26 Youth Academy Challenge | Top of the Table Six-Pointer vs. Vitoria | ITUANO - Série B - Ep 38

🔥 THE BRAZILIAN DREAM: Can Ituano's Kids Rise to the Top?

Welcome to the toughest save in Football Manager 2026! We are in Brazil, starting in the third tier (Série C) with Ituano, and we have a strict rule: WE CAN ONLY USE PLAYERS FROM OUR YOUTH ACADEMY!

We will scout the deepest corners of Brazil, develop the next generation of wonderkids, and attempt to climb the leagues. The goal? To take Ituano from Série C obscurity to Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa Libertadores glory using 100% homegrown talent.

Every year, the Youth Intake Day is our lifeline. We need to find the next Neymar or Vinicius Jr. within our own ranks to conquer the challenging Brazilian football pyramid.

This series is for fans who love: Underdog stories, deep player development, challenging transfers rules, and finding hidden Brazilian gems!

In this episode, we are taking on Vitoria with a chance to massively widen our gap at the top of the Serie B table. It's a massive six-pointer!

​[00:00] - Recent Form & Set Piece Success: Reflecting on a strong start to the new year, including victories against Guarani and Sport Recife, and celebrating Lionel Torquette's first professional goal.
​[01:06] - League Standings Update: Assessing Ituano's position at the top of the table after 22 matches and previewing the critical "six-pointer" against Vitoria.
​[01:34] - Match: Floresta vs. Ituano: Lineup overview and early match highlights against a relegation-threatened side.
​[04:18] - Breaking the Deadlock: Victor Reis scores a brilliant half-volley to put Ituano ahead 1-0.
​[06:05] - Securing the Win: Zé Carlos doubles the lead, and despite an offside call on another attempt, Ituano dominates for a 2-0 victory.
​[08:44] - Contract News & Lineup Changes: Caio Henrique signs a major new four-year contract as the team prepares for the Vitoria clash.
​[10:05] - Match: Ituano vs. Vitoria: The "six-pointer" begins with Igor scoring a massive header just 53 seconds into the game.
​[12:00] - Double Lead & Vitoria’s Response: Edson Jose makes it 2-0, but Vitoria quickly pulls one back to keep the pressure on.
​[14:45] - Injury Blow & Late Tension: A serious injury to Victor Reis forces a substitution while Ituano fights to hold their lead.
​[15:35] - The Equalizer & Final Result: Vitoria ties the game at 2-2; the match ends in a draw, maintaining Ituano's four-point lead at the top.
​[17:04] - Promotion Outlook: Analyzing the 13-point gap between Ituano and 5th place as the season nears its conclusion.

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