Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2008
| Season | 2008 |
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| Champions | São Paulo |
| Relegated |
Figueirense Vasco Portuguesa Ipatinga |
| Copa Libertadores 2009 |
São Paulo Grêmio Cruzeiro Sport (via Copa do Brasil) Palmeiras |
| Copa Sudamericana 2009 |
Flamengo Internacional (as holders) Botafogo Goiás Coritiba Vitória Atlético Mineiro Atlético Paranaense Fluminense |
| Top goalscorer |
Kléber Pereira (Santos) 21 goals |
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The 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was the 52nd edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. It began on May 8 and ended on December 7. For the first time, one club has won the championship three times in a row. Also, São Paulo has been crowned the biggest winner in the history of the competition, winning it six times since its establishment in 1971.
For the sixth season, the championship was contested in a double round-robin system. The team with most number of points has been declared champions. Also, the tournament was a qualifier to other South American competitions:
By winning the Copa do Brasil, Sport is already qualified to Copa Libertadores 2009 First Stage and cannot qualify to Copa Sudamericana 2009. Also, Internacional is qualified to the Copa Sudamericana 2009 by winning the 2008 edition.
Internacional qualified for the Copa Sudamericana 2009 as holders.
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