2001 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

The 2001 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, known as Brasileirão TAM 2001 for sponsorship reasons, was the 45th edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. It began on August 1, 2001, and ended on December 23, 2001. Atlético Paranaense won the competition.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Season2001
Dates1 August – 23 December
ChampionsAtlético Paranaense
1st Campeonato Brasileiro title
1st Brazilian title
RelegatedSanta Cruz
Botafogo-SP
América-MG
Sport
Copa LibertadoresAtlético Paranaense
São Caetano
Grêmio (by winning the 2001 Copa do Brasil)
Flamengo (by winning the 2001 Copa dos Campeões)
Matches played386
Goals scored1,105 (2.86 per match)
Top goalscorerRomário (21 goals)
Average attendance11401
2000
2002
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